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Title: The Law of Hemlock Mountain
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Summary: "The Law of Hemlock Mountain" by Hugh Lundsford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around a group of army officers stationed in the Philippines, exploring themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the psychological toll of military life. The prominent character of John Spurrier, a lieutenant marked by his gambling inclinations, finds himself at the center of a scandal involving the mysterious death of Captain Comyn, leading to a critical examination of honor, guilt, and the struggle for redemption. The beginning of the book introduces a tense atmosphere among the officers during a poker game, underscoring the restlessness and mental strain brought on by the tropical heat and military monotony. The focus shifts to Captain Comyn, who grapples with fears of deteriorating mental health, while Spurrier's luck at cards draws attention and envy from his peers. When a heated confrontation escalates between Comyn and Spurrier, it ultimately culminates in Comyn's death, framing Spurrier as a murder suspect. As the story unfolds, it not only delves into the immediate fallout of the incident but also sets the stage for Spurrier's journey to clear his name amidst growing intrigue and the shadows of his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lundsford, Hugh, 1879-1957
Illustrator: Duer, Douglas, 1887-1964
EBook No.: 34208
Published: Nov 4, 2010
Downloads: 227
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction
Subject: Cumberland Mountains -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Law of Hemlock Mountain
Credits:
Produced by David Garcia, Katherine Ward, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "The Law of Hemlock Mountain" by Hugh Lundsford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around a group of army officers stationed in the Philippines, exploring themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the psychological toll of military life. The prominent character of John Spurrier, a lieutenant marked by his gambling inclinations, finds himself at the center of a scandal involving the mysterious death of Captain Comyn, leading to a critical examination of honor, guilt, and the struggle for redemption. The beginning of the book introduces a tense atmosphere among the officers during a poker game, underscoring the restlessness and mental strain brought on by the tropical heat and military monotony. The focus shifts to Captain Comyn, who grapples with fears of deteriorating mental health, while Spurrier's luck at cards draws attention and envy from his peers. When a heated confrontation escalates between Comyn and Spurrier, it ultimately culminates in Comyn's death, framing Spurrier as a murder suspect. As the story unfolds, it not only delves into the immediate fallout of the incident but also sets the stage for Spurrier's journey to clear his name amidst growing intrigue and the shadows of his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lundsford, Hugh, 1879-1957
Illustrator: Duer, Douglas, 1887-1964
EBook No.: 34208
Published: Nov 4, 2010
Downloads: 227
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction
Subject: Cumberland Mountains -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.