The Quickening: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in the American WestGood Press, 5 dec 2019 - 780 pagina's Francis Lynde's novel, 'The Quickening', is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the American West. Lynde's crisp prose and vivid descriptions bring the rugged landscapes and complex characters to life, immersing the reader in a bygone era of frontier justice. The narrative skillfully weaves together themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of forgiveness, making 'The Quickening' both a page-turner and a thought-provoking exploration of human nature. This work exemplifies the romantic literary tradition of the late 19th century, with its focus on moral dilemmas and the triumph of the human spirit. Francis Lynde's masterful storytelling and attention to detail make 'The Quickening' a standout work in the Western genre, deserving of a place on any enthusiast's bookshelf. |
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... Caleb done sot his stakes where he's goin' to run the furrow. If livin' a dozen years and mo' with such a sancterfied woman as Martha Gordon won't make out to toll a man up to the pearly gates, I allow the' ain't no preacher goin' to do ...
... Caleb done sot his stakes where he's goin' to run the furrow. If livin' a dozen years and mo' with such a sancterfied woman as Martha Gordon won't make out to toll a man up to the pearly gates, I allow the' ain't no preacher goin' to do ...
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... Gordon was one among the haggard thousands who shared the enemy's rations to bridge over the hunger gap; and it was ... Caleb, the soldier, was still using charcoal for fuel and blowing his cupola fire with the wooden air-pump ...
... Gordon was one among the haggard thousands who shared the enemy's rations to bridge over the hunger gap; and it was ... Caleb, the soldier, was still using charcoal for fuel and blowing his cupola fire with the wooden air-pump ...
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... Gordon's portion from the beginning. Yet there was a fly in her pot of precious ointment; an obstacle to her complete happiness which Caleb Gordon never understood, nor could be made to understand. Like other zealous members of her ...
... Gordon's portion from the beginning. Yet there was a fly in her pot of precious ointment; an obstacle to her complete happiness which Caleb Gordon never understood, nor could be made to understand. Like other zealous members of her ...
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... Caleb Gordon if he will do me the honor to come up heah — this evenin ' , if he can . I — I — it's twenty yeahs and mo ' since I've troubled the law cou'ts of ouh po ' , Yankee - ridden country with any affai - ah of mine ; and now ...
... Caleb Gordon if he will do me the honor to come up heah — this evenin ' , if he can . I — I — it's twenty yeahs and mo ' since I've troubled the law cou'ts of ouh po ' , Yankee - ridden country with any affai - ah of mine ; and now ...
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