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100	1		_aChaplin, Heman White, _d1847-1924
245	1	0	_aEli : _bFirst published in the "Century Magazine"
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 2007-10-12
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23005
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