02165cam a22003013u 4500 55526 UtSlPG 20260610134259.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hyatt, Stanley Portal, 1877-1914 The Law of the Bolo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-11 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Law of the Bolo" by Stanley Portal Hyatt is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Philippines during a time of political change and reflects the tension between colonization and indigenous culture. Central to the narrative is a character named Felizardo, a once-ordinary villager who becomes an outlaw known for his fierce loyalty and connection to the land. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Law of the Bolo," a simple yet brutal code signifying that the spoils of life go to those with the means to claim them. We are introduced to Felizardo, a peasant from a small village, whose life drastically changes upon meeting Dolores Lasara, the daughter of a local official. As he takes a significant turn towards becoming an outlaw, Felizardo grapples with love, violence, and loyalty amidst the intricate dynamics of colonial rule. The narrative establishes the foundation of Felizardo's character, foreshadowing his transformation into a leader within the tumultuous landscape of his homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philippines -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55526 96357 96357