The Waters Of Caney Fork : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437346077 : 1437346073 : 10 Dec 2008 : The Waters of Caney Fork: A Romance of Tennessee is a novel written by Opie Percival Read and published in 1898. The story is set in the rural town of Caney Fork, Tennessee, and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Willard. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself despite the challenges she faces.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and the struggles of life in a small town. Mary falls in love with a young man named John Burnham, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is engaged to another woman. As Mary tries to navigate her feelings for John, she also has to deal with the challenges of her own family, including her alcoholic father and her younger brother who is in trouble with the law.The novel is also a reflection of the time period in which it was written, as it explores the changing social and economi