""The Reign of Law"" is a novel by American author James Lane Allen, originally published in 1900. The story takes place in the Kentucky hemp fields and follows the life of a young man named David Carrington. David is a farmer who becomes involved in the production of hemp, which was a major cash crop in the area at the time. However, he soon discovers that the industry is rife with corruption and greed, and he must navigate the dangerous waters of politics and business to protect his land and livelihood. Along the way, David falls in love with a young woman named Lucy Worth, and the two must fight to stay together despite the obstacles in their path. The novel explores themes of love, justice, and the struggle for power in a rapidly changing world. Written in a poetic and lyrical style, ""The Reign of Law"" is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers today.1900. With illustrations by Harry Fenn and J. C. Earl. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. In The Reign of Law the main character questions religious orthodoxy and examines Darwinism while attending the College of the Bible in Lexington. At the time of its publication it generated considerable controversy amongst religious communities. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.