The Broken Lance

By Herbert Quick

Book Overview

The Broken Lance is a novel written by Herbert Quick. The story is set in the early 1900s in the American Midwest and follows the life of a young man named Hugh Dugan.Hugh is a skilled horseman and a member of a proud family of Irish immigrants who settled in the Midwest. He dreams of becoming a successful horse trainer and winning the Kentucky Derby. However, his dreams are shattered when he is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison.While in prison, Hugh meets a group of men who teach him the art of boxing. He becomes a skilled fighter and is eventually released from prison. However, his reputation as a criminal follows him, and he struggles to find work and acceptance in society.Despite the challenges he faces, Hugh remains determined to achieve his dreams. He meets a young woman named Mary, who believes in him and supports him in his endeavors. Together, they work to overcome the obstacles in their path and build a better life for themselves.The Broken Lance is a powerful story of perseverance, redemption, and the pursuit of the American Dream. It explores themes of identity, class, and the struggle for justice in a rapidly changing world. With vivid descriptions of the American Midwest and compelling characters, this novel is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163307548
• ISBN13: 9781163307540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"