Fox, John William

John William (1863-), an American novelist. He is a native of Kentucky and received his education at Harvard University. He has displayed special skill in depicting life in the vicinity of the Cumberland Mountains. His novels include The Kentuckians, A Mountain Europa, A Cumberland Vendetta, Christmas Eve on Lonesome, and The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. The last mentioned story is probably the best known and most popular of Fox's novels. It is a Civil War story, presenting, with unusual clearness and attractiveness, the views of nobleminded participants on both sides. Mr. Fox has published an account of his experiences as a war correspondent in Following the Sun Flag.