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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.

Leatherwood God, or Joseph C. Dylkes, was a messianic figure in the early settlement of the Ohio Country in the United States. The legend of this man from Leatherwood Creek, who convinced the people of Ohio that he is a living god, served as an inspiration to William Dean Howells... Read Full Overview

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

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 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

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

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

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

Howells's stunning portrayal of a Appalachian religious cult, centered around the charismatic figure of Elder Joseph, who preaches a gospel of sex and self-worship to his devoted followers.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is... 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