The Tobacco Tiller: A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields

By Sarah Bell Hackley

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst fields of tobacco, a family's resilience intertwines with their hopes and struggles showing the hard realities or early Kentucky farm life.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2011-05-30

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Summary

"The Tobacco Tiller: A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields" by Sarah Bell Hackley is a story set in the early 1900s, painting a vivid picture of Kentucky tobacco farmers through the Doggett family's journey. The book starts by introducing Mr. Ephriam Doggett and his family as they work to grow tobacco. The story looks at the tough parts of farm life and how families and communities stick together. There is a mix of funny and serious moments that reveal how strong the characters are, even when things are hard. The author helps you see the world of tobacco farming in Kentucky through the family's experiences.