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Title: The Law of the Bolo

Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Law of the Bolo" by Stanley Portal Hyatt is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Philippines during a time of political change and reflects the tension between colonization and indigenous culture. Central to the narrative is a character named Felizardo, a once-ordinary villager who becomes an outlaw known for his fierce loyalty and connection to the land. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Law of the Bolo," a simple yet brutal code signifying that the spoils of life go to those with the means to claim them. We are introduced to Felizardo, a peasant from a small village, whose life drastically changes upon meeting Dolores Lasara, the daughter of a local official. As he takes a significant turn towards becoming an outlaw, Felizardo grapples with love, violence, and loyalty amidst the intricate dynamics of colonial rule. The narrative establishes the foundation of Felizardo's character, foreshadowing his transformation into a leader within the tumultuous landscape of his homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hyatt, Stanley Portal, 1877-1914

EBook No.: 55526

Published: Sep 11, 2017

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Philippines -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Law of the Bolo

Note: Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Law of the Bolo" by Stanley Portal Hyatt is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Philippines during a time of political change and reflects the tension between colonization and indigenous culture. Central to the narrative is a character named Felizardo, a once-ordinary villager who becomes an outlaw known for his fierce loyalty and connection to the land. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Law of the Bolo," a simple yet brutal code signifying that the spoils of life go to those with the means to claim them. We are introduced to Felizardo, a peasant from a small village, whose life drastically changes upon meeting Dolores Lasara, the daughter of a local official. As he takes a significant turn towards becoming an outlaw, Felizardo grapples with love, violence, and loyalty amidst the intricate dynamics of colonial rule. The narrative establishes the foundation of Felizardo's character, foreshadowing his transformation into a leader within the tumultuous landscape of his homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hyatt, Stanley Portal, 1877-1914

EBook No.: 55526

Published: Sep 11, 2017

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Philippines -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.