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Howells narrates the amazing story of Joseph C. Dylkes, an historical figure of early Ohio, who convinced a backwoods community that he was the living God! The account is enriched with local color and portraits of frontier types.

William Dean Howells' "The Leatherwood God" presents a compelling exploration of morality and spirituality through the lens of the 19th-century American frontier. The novel is marked by its realist style, delving into the complexities of human emotions and societal norms. Set... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

Reproduction of the original: The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

The Leatherwood God, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted,... Read Full Overview

In this 19th century novel, Howells explores the brutal, unsavory aspects of rural American life through the story of a religious fanatic who leads his followers in a dangerous and mysterious ritual. The book is a blend of realism and sensationalism, and offers a vivid portrayal... Read Full Overview

In this classic work of American literature, a small town in the Midwest is torn apart by the arrival of a charismatic preacher who claims to have a direct line to God. As the townspeople fall under his spell, they begin to turn on each other, with tragic consequences. With... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Leatherwood God is a novel written by William Dean Howells. The story is set in the late 19th century in the rural town of Leatherwood, Ohio. The protagonist, Reverend John Carradine, is a young and idealistic minister who is sent to Leatherwood to take charge of the local... Read Full Overview

"The Leatherwood God" from William Dean Howells. American realist author and literary critic (1837-1920).

Already, in the third decade of the nineteenth century, the settlers in the valley of Leatherwood Creek had opened the primeval forest to their fields of corn and tobacco on the fertile slopes and rich bottom-lands. The stream had its name from the bush growing on its banks,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview