John Bodewin's Testimony (1886)

von Mary Hallock Foote

348 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""John Bodewin's Testimony"" is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote, first published in 1886. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the life of John Bodewin, a successful businessman and inventor who has recently passed away. The novel is told through the eyes of Bodewin's son, who is tasked with sorting through his father's papers and belongings after his death. As he delves deeper into his father's past, he discovers a series of secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy his family's reputation. Along the way, he also learns about his father's complicated relationship with a woman named Charlotte, who plays a pivotal role in the story. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and detailed characterizations, Foote creates a rich and complex portrait of life in the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. ""John Bodewin's Testimony"" is a powerful exploration of family, legacy, and the enduring human spirit.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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• ISBN: 9781437123616
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC