Publisher's Synopsis
What A Curse! Or Johnny Hodges, The Blacksmith is a novel written by Lucius M. Sargent in 1839. The story revolves around the life of Johnny Hodges, a young blacksmith who is cursed by a witch. The curse causes Johnny to suffer from a mysterious illness that no one can cure. Despite his affliction, Johnny remains determined to live a normal life and pursue his dreams. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a wise old sage. As Johnny struggles to overcome his curse, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and the power of love. The novel is a classic example of American literature from the early 19th century, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social norms of the time.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.