"The Leatherwood God" is a novel by the famous American writer William Dean Howells. The book tells the story of a young pastor who arrives in the small town of Leatherwood to serve the local community. But when he begins to study local rites and customs, it turns out that the villagers believe in the mysterious God of Leatherwood, who demands sacrifices. The hero understands that in order to change this belief and save people from beliefs, he will have to show all his courage and courage. The novel "The God of Leatherwood" is a brave attempt by the author to teach readers about the importance of finding the truth and rejecting harmful beliefs.