The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart

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Trenchmouth Taggart, orphaned and marked by a speech impediment, navigates a tumultuous childhood in early 20th-century West Virginia under the guidance of the formidable Widow Dorsett. Growing up amidst the rugged landscape, he learns survival skills, faces societal ridicule, and becomes embroiled in the violent coal wars as a teenage union sniper. Exiled to the Appalachian foothills, Trenchmouth grapples with his past while evading trouble, ultimately leading him back to confront his roots and legacy. His journey resonates like a haunting ballad.