Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2000-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 47 Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge) 1870 1956 Ellis, John Breckenridge Lahoma Produced by Pat Pflieger. HTML version by Al Haines. "Lahoma" by John Breckenridge Ellis is a novel set in the late 19th century, steeped in the rugged feel of the American frontier. The story revolves around Brick Willock, a rough and hardened man living in isolation in the mountains, who finds himself intertwined with the fate of a young girl named Lahoma. The narrative is filled with tension as it begins with a dire encounter between Willock and a band of highwaymen, showcasing themes of survival, innocence, and moral complexity amid a lawless landscape. The opening of the book sets a dark and thrilling tone as Gledware, the girl's father, pleads for his daughter's life amidst a life-threatening confrontation with marauders. In a harrowing twist, Brick Willock, who was part of the criminal band, intervenes and ultimately assists Gledware in escaping with Lahoma, the sleeping child caught in the fray. Willock’s brutal world is contrasted with his unexpected compassion for Lahoma, hinting at the transformative journey ahead in both their lives. The chapter effectively builds intrigue by showcasing Willock's internal struggle and potential for redemption as he grapples with his past and contemplates a future with the innocent girl who has unwittingly become part of his life. This opening promises a tale rich with adventure and the quest for a sense of belonging in a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Oklahoma -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 469134 464492 2024-09-01T11:49:32.260735 2023-10-01T10:42:30.317358 text/html text/html 460656 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 172290 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 217786 2024-09-01T11:49:38.732678 application/epub+zip 225680 2024-09-01T11:49:33.612708 application/epub+zip 225680 2024-09-01T11:49:32.786719 application/epub+zip 374655 2024-09-01T11:49:42.699651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357713 2024-09-01T11:49:38.168690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357198 2022-09-01T13:24:02.734005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435643 435607 2024-09-01T11:49:31.299728 2023-10-01T10:42:29.407340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 435557 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 169349 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18465 2024-09-01T11:49:42.833640 application/rdf+xml 9791 2024-09-01T11:49:33.148691 image/jpeg 2854 2024-09-01T11:49:32.969691 image/jpeg 213060 2024-09-01T11:49:32.302714 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia