Who is Grandpa Blakeslee from Cold Sassy Tree and what is their importance?

Grandpa Blakeslee is one of the novel's main characters. He is fifty-nine-years-old, a veteran of the Civil War, and a true Southerner. Blakeslee is a funny man, who enjoys a good laugh and indulges in practical jokes whenever possible. He is in love with Miss Love and will do whatever is necessary to be with her.