Publisher's Synopsis
The Dozen From Lakerim is a novel written by Rupert Hughes. The story takes place in the small town of Lakerim, where twelve men are chosen to represent the town in a shooting competition against a rival town. The twelve men come from different backgrounds and have their own unique personalities, but they all share a passion for shooting and a desire to win the competition.As the men prepare for the competition, they face various challenges and obstacles, both on and off the shooting range. They must learn to work together as a team and overcome their personal differences in order to succeed. Along the way, they also discover the true meaning of friendship and the importance of loyalty.The Dozen From Lakerim is a gripping and entertaining novel that explores themes of teamwork, friendship, and perseverance. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories about sports, competition, and the human spirit.Sleepy was the only one that did not want to go, and he insisted that he had learned all that was necessary for his purpose in life; that he simply could not endure the thought of laboring over books any longer. But just as the Dozen had resigned themselves to losing the companionship of Sleepy (he was a good man to crack jokes about, if for no other reason), Sleepy's parents announced to him that his decision was not final, and that, whether or not he wanted to go, go he should. And then there were eight.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.
