HOWARD CHASE, RED HILL, KANSAS IBD

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Howard Chase, Red Hill, Kansas is a novel written by Charles M. Sheldon. The story takes place in the small town of Red Hill, Kansas, where the protagonist, Howard Chase, lives. Howard is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is unsure of what he wants to do with his life and is haunted by the memory of his father, who died when Howard was young.As the story unfolds, Howard begins to discover his true passions and talents. He becomes involved in the local church and starts to take an interest in social justice issues. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for helping others.However, Howard?s newfound purpose is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy businessman who wants to buy up the land in Red Hill and turn it into a factory. Howard and his friends must work together to save their town and protect their way of life.Throughout the novel, Sheldon explores themes of identity, purpose, and community. He also delves into the complexities of social justice and the challenges of standing up to powerful interests. Howard Chase, Red Hill, Kansas is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will resonate with readers who are searching for meaning and purpose in their own lives.She recalled, sitting there on the High School steps, just how she touched every other tie as she ran, and the life-time of horror she felt in the one second when she slipped and fell within ten feet of the other end of the bridge and said to herself, ''It is all over.'' And the next second she was on her feet again, feeling the hot breath of the monster as it came charging into the opening, and she was outside, half way down the bank up to her ankles in the sand and cinders sobbing hysterically and yet with a curious feeling of pride over her escape and a half formed promise to try it again, such as one feels, they say, who has charged up a hill in battle and escaped unhurt among the bullets that have killed half the regiment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.