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041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aGarland, Hamlin,
_d1860-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Eagle's Heart
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-29
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Eagle's Heart" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the tumultuous life of Harold Excell, the son of a minister, as he navigates the challenges of youth in a small town. His vivid temper and fierce individuality lead him into trouble, ultimately causing a confrontation that sees him facing serious consequences. The narrative revolves around themes of familial conflict, personal ambition, and the longing for freedom, as Harold dreams of a life far removed from his father's shadow in the world of cattle herding and adventure in the West. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Harold Excell, a young boy known for his fierce temper and rebellious spirit. As the son of Rev. John Excell, he struggles with the expectations of his father and the judgment of the townspeople, who view him as a "preacher's boy." Harold's tumultuous relationship with his father and stepmother, along with his interactions with playmates, sets the stage for his character's development. The opening chapters depict Harold's mischievous antics, his fierce loyalty to his sister Maud, and the complexities of young love, particularly as he grapples with his feelings for Dot, a local girl. This emotional rollercoaster ultimately leads to a pivotal incident of violence that changes everything for Harold, drawing the reader into the repercussions of his choices and the longing for liberation from societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21255
999 _c62432
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