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The Tempering by Charles Neville Buck is a novel set in the early 1900s in the United States. The story follows the life of a young man named Johnnie, who is sent to live with his uncle after his father dies. Johnnie's uncle is a blacksmith, and Johnnie soon becomes his apprentice... Read Full Overview

"The Tempering" from Charles Neville Buck. Cartoonist and editorial writer (1879-1930).

Charles Neville Buck's 'The Tempering' is a gripping and poignant novel of the First World War, depicting the experiences of a young American soldier in the harsh realities of the Western Front. With vivid descriptions and psychological depth, Buck brings the characters and... Read Full Overview

Charles Neville Buck's 'The Tempering' is a gripping and poignant novel of the First World War, depicting the experiences of a young American soldier in the harsh realities of the Western Front. With vivid descriptions and psychological depth, Buck brings the characters and... Read Full Overview

The Tempering, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Set against the rugged backdrop of early 20th-century Appalachia, Charles Neville Buck's "The Tempering" offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era. This historical fiction, meticulously prepared for republication, explores the challenges and passions of mountain life in... Read Full Overview