02051cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500530015026400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800290042052011410044953400450159065300540163585600430168999900170173223005UtSlPG20260610133528.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aChaplin, Heman White,d1847-192410aEli :bFirst published in the "Century Magazine" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-12  aProduced by David Widger  a"Eli" by Heman White Chaplin is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book presents a tense courtroom drama centered around themes of justice, morality, and community, as it follows the story of Eli Smith, a juror who grapples with his beliefs about the innocence of the accused amidst overwhelming circumstantial evidence.  The narrative revolves around John Wood, who is accused of robbing a bank, a crime that heavily impacts his family and the town. As the trial unfolds, Eli finds himself in a moral quandary, believing in Wood's innocence despite the evidence stacked against him. His journey reveals his struggle to stay true to his convictions while facing societal pressure and the potential consequences of his stance. Ultimately, as the truth comes to light, Eli’s steadfastness is rewarded, and the narrative culminates in a resolution that restores balance to both his family life and community ties. The novel not only explores the intricacies of the justice system but also delves into themes of personal integrity and the social dynamics of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23005  c64070d64070