'Smiles': A Rose of the Cumberlands

"Smiles: A Rose of the Cumberlands" is a novel by Eliot H. Robinson, first published in 1912. Set in the Cumberlands, a mountainous region of Kentucky, it tells the story of Smiles, a young woman who overcomes poverty and adversity to achieve success and happiness. With its vivid portrayal of Appalachian culture and strong female protagonist, «Smiles» is a classic example of early 20th-century American regional literature.