The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West by Harry Leon Wilson
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| Author | Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 |
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| Title | The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Wilson and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West" by Harry Leon Wilson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on moments in the life of a pioneering community in the Old West, particularly exploring their struggles with persecution and the quest for a promised land, as depicted through the experiences of its central character, Joel Rae. The narrative touches on themes of faith, sacrifice, and identity against the backdrop of a frontier filled with both hope and danger. At the start of the book, the narrative paints a haunting picture of a deserted city, once vibrant but now eerily silent and lifeless. Young Joel Rae arrives to find the streets empty and the signs of a recent exodus evident, triggering feelings of anxiety and confusion. As he explores, he encounters a hostile environment shaped by recent mob violence against his community, highlighting the precarious circumstances faced by the Saints, which include displacement and the dire consequences of their beliefs. In his efforts to piece together what has happened, Joel's encounters reveal both personal and collective struggles as he grapples with his identity, love, and responsibilities to his family and faith. The opening sets the stage for a tale of resilience amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11534 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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