02446cam a22003373u 4500 34507 UtSlPG 20260610133804.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hankins, Arthur Preston, 1880-1932 The Heritage of the Hills Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-30 Produced by Darleen Dove, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Heritage of the Hills" by Arthur Preston Hankins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rugged, lawless region of California and follows Oliver Drew, a young man who inherits a parcel of land known as the Old Tabor Ivison Place after the death of his father. As he attempts to establish himself in this wild environment, he becomes embroiled in the dangerous dynamics of a local gang known as the Poison Oakers, while his interactions with the strong-willed Jessamy Selden add a personal conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Oliver Drew on his journey through a scenic but treacherous landscape, leading him to the small town of Halfmoon Flat. Here, he witnesses a tense conflict that escalates into a deadly shootout between two men, showcasing the violent culture of the region. Soon after, Oliver learns from local residents about the notorious gang, the Poison Oakers, and receives a foreboding warning about his newly acquired land. This gripping start sets the stage for Oliver's challenges in fitting into this turbulent world and the mystery surrounding his inheritance, particularly concerning his father's last message and the implications of the land he now owns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories California -- Fiction Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Fiction Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34507 75353 75353