02348cam a22003253u 4500 11534 UtSlPG 20260610133257.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Wilson and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Lions of the Lord: A Tale of the Old West" by Harry Leon Wilson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on moments in the life of a pioneering community in the Old West, particularly exploring their struggles with persecution and the quest for a promised land, as depicted through the experiences of its central character, Joel Rae. The narrative touches on themes of faith, sacrifice, and identity against the backdrop of a frontier filled with both hope and danger. At the start of the book, the narrative paints a haunting picture of a deserted city, once vibrant but now eerily silent and lifeless. Young Joel Rae arrives to find the streets empty and the signs of a recent exodus evident, triggering feelings of anxiety and confusion. As he explores, he encounters a hostile environment shaped by recent mob violence against his community, highlighting the precarious circumstances faced by the Saints, which include displacement and the dire consequences of their beliefs. In his efforts to piece together what has happened, Joel's encounters reveal both personal and collective struggles as he grapples with his identity, love, and responsibilities to his family and faith. The opening sets the stage for a tale of resilience amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Western stories Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11534 52980 52980