John St. John: A Story Of Missouri And Illinois (1917)

John St. John: A Story Of Missouri And Illinois is a historical novel written by Nephi Anderson in 1917. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of John St. John, a young man from Missouri who moves to Illinois to start a new life. The story takes place during a time of great change and upheaval in American society, with tensions rising between the North and South over the issue of slavery.As John settles into his new home in Illinois, he becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and works to help slaves escape to freedom. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for justice and equality. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles as they work to make a difference in their community and fight for what they believe in.The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of freedom, justice, and equality, and it offers a compelling portrait of life in America during a turbulent and transformative period in its history. With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and gripping storyline, John St. John: A Story Of Missouri And Illinois is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, or the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.