Publisher's Synopsis
The Last Week In The Life Of Davis Johnson, Jr. (1860) is a novel written by John Dunlap Wells. The book is a historical fiction that portrays the last week of the life of Davis Johnson, Jr., a young man who lived in the United States in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the year 1860, a time of great political turmoil in the country, as the issue of slavery was tearing the nation apart.Davis Johnson, Jr. is a young man who is deeply troubled by the issue of slavery and the impending Civil War. He is torn between his loyalty to his family and his moral convictions, and the book follows his journey as he grapples with these conflicting emotions. The story is told through a series of journal entries written by Davis in the last week of his life, as he reflects on his past and contemplates his future.Throughout the book, Davis is confronted with a series of challenges and obstacles that test his resolve and his faith. He is forced to confront his own prejudices and biases, and to question the beliefs and values of the society in which he lives. As the week progresses, Davis becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him, and begins to question whether he will ever find peace or happiness.The Last Week In The Life Of Davis Johnson, Jr. is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the struggle for personal identity in a time of great social upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, and for those who enjoy historical fiction that is both engaging and insightful.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.