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100	1		_aLundsford, Hugh, _d1879-1957
245	1	4	_aThe Law of Hemlock Mountain
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-11-04
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520			_a"The Law of Hemlock Mountain" by Hugh Lundsford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around a group of army officers stationed in the Philippines, exploring themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the psychological toll of military life. The prominent character of John Spurrier, a lieutenant marked by his gambling inclinations, finds himself at the center of a scandal involving the mysterious death of Captain Comyn, leading to a critical examination of honor, guilt, and the struggle for redemption. The beginning of the book introduces a tense atmosphere among the officers during a poker game, underscoring the restlessness and mental strain brought on by the tropical heat and military monotony. The focus shifts to Captain Comyn, who grapples with fears of deteriorating mental health, while Spurrier's luck at cards draws attention and envy from his peers. When a heated confrontation escalates between Comyn and Spurrier, it ultimately culminates in Comyn's death, framing Spurrier as a murder suspect. As the story unfolds, it not only delves into the immediate fallout of the incident but also sets the stage for Spurrier's journey to clear his name amidst growing intrigue and the shadows of his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLove stories
653			_aKentucky -- Fiction
653			_aCumberland Mountains -- Fiction
700	1		_aDuer, Douglas, _d1887-1964
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34208
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