This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 20010310
Title: The River Prophet
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The River Prophet" by Raymond S. Spears is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Elijah Rasba, a disillusioned preacher living alone in the mountains, who grapples with his faith and the meaning of morality after witnessing violence in a community he tried to guide. His journey leads him to confront his own shortcomings and the harsh realities of life, as he endeavors to save a troubled soul, Jock Drones, while also dealing with the challenges of the wilderness and the people he meets along the Mississippi River. The opening portion of the novel sets up the backstory of Elijah Rasba, detailing his solitary life in a dilapidated log cabin and the decline of the congregation that once thrived at his grandfather’s church. As he reflects on his failures as a preacher, particularly one significant and tragic event that occurred during a sermon, he becomes increasingly restless and desperate for purpose. His internal conflict culminates in a reckless decision to abandon his moral high ground and resort to drinking as he prepares to embark on a journey down the river, seeking redemption and purpose in the turbulent waters ahead. Meanwhile, other characters, such as Nelia Carline, further complicate the narrative with their own struggles, hinting at intertwining destinies that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley), 1876-1950
Illustrator: Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968
EBook No.: 28848
Published: May 16, 2009
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: River life -- Fiction
Subject: Mississippi River -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20010310
Title: The River Prophet
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The River Prophet" by Raymond S. Spears is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Elijah Rasba, a disillusioned preacher living alone in the mountains, who grapples with his faith and the meaning of morality after witnessing violence in a community he tried to guide. His journey leads him to confront his own shortcomings and the harsh realities of life, as he endeavors to save a troubled soul, Jock Drones, while also dealing with the challenges of the wilderness and the people he meets along the Mississippi River. The opening portion of the novel sets up the backstory of Elijah Rasba, detailing his solitary life in a dilapidated log cabin and the decline of the congregation that once thrived at his grandfather’s church. As he reflects on his failures as a preacher, particularly one significant and tragic event that occurred during a sermon, he becomes increasingly restless and desperate for purpose. His internal conflict culminates in a reckless decision to abandon his moral high ground and resort to drinking as he prepares to embark on a journey down the river, seeking redemption and purpose in the turbulent waters ahead. Meanwhile, other characters, such as Nelia Carline, further complicate the narrative with their own struggles, hinting at intertwining destinies that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley), 1876-1950
Illustrator: Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968
EBook No.: 28848
Published: May 16, 2009
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: River life -- Fiction
Subject: Mississippi River -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.