Project Gutenberg 2000-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 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.) Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Oklahoma -- Fiction PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 469279 2025-08-01T11:55:19.708380 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 237033 2025-08-01T11:55:26.511830 application/epub+zip 244678 2025-08-01T11:55:21.470855 application/epub+zip 244678 2025-08-01T11:55:20.351344 application/epub+zip 399354 2025-08-01T11:55:30.310814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382412 2025-08-01T11:55:25.814798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357198 2022-09-01T13:24:02.734005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435643 2025-08-01T11:55:18.724351 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435557 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 169349 2020-12-31T14:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18902 2025-08-01T11:55:30.436778 application/rdf+xml 9812 2025-08-01T11:55:20.871327 image/jpeg 2853 2025-08-01T11:55:20.603344 image/jpeg 230406 2025-08-01T11:55:19.747362 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia