John St. John: A Story Of Missouri And Illinois (1917)
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ISBN10: 1166172570
ISBN13: 9781166172572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166172572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John St. John: A Story of Missouri and Illinois is a historical fiction novel written by Nephi Anderson and published in 1917. The book tells the story of John St. John, a young man who grows up in Missouri during the mid-19th century. John is a hardworking and honest individual who becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement and eventually joins the Union Army during the Civil War. The novel explores the themes of slavery, racism, and the struggle for freedom during a tumultuous time in American history. It also touches on the importance of family, friendship, and community in times of hardship. As John travels to Illinois and becomes involved in the Underground Railroad, he meets a variety of characters who help him in his quest for justice and equality. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for freedom and social justice. The novel is written in a straightforward and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and events that shaped the era. It is a powerful and inspiring story of one man's journey to make a difference in the world and fight for what he believes in. Overall, John St. John: A Story of Missouri and Illinois is an important work of historical fiction that sheds light on a critical period in American history and the struggle for civil rights and equality.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.
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