{"product_id":"the-leatherwood-god-paperback","title":"The Leatherwood God - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Dean Howells\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Leatherwood God\" by William Dean Howells explores themes of religious fanaticism in 19th-century Ohio. This historical fiction novel delves into the sway a charismatic cult leader, Joseph C. Dylks, holds over a community. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning religious movement centered around the self-proclaimed \"Leatherwood God,\" the story examines the powerful influence of belief and the potential for deception. Howells's meticulously crafted narrative provides a compelling glimpse into a specific time and place, capturing the fervor and anxieties of a society grappling with faith and identity. Readers interested in literary fiction that examines historical and religious themes will find this novel a captivating read. A timeless exploration of faith and its consequences, \"The Leatherwood God\" remains a powerful and relevant work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080250835083,"sku":"9781023126328","price":38.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/RPX_TGUqHB9781023126328.webp?v=1779868220","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-leatherwood-god-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}