The Life And Adventures Of Jonathan Jefferson Whitlaw

The Life and Adventures of Jonathan Jefferson Whitlaw: Or Scenes on the Mississippi is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope and published in 1836. The book tells the story of Jonathan Jefferson Whitlaw, a young man from the East who travels to the Mississippi River in search of adventure and fortune.As he journeys down the river, Whitlaw encounters a variety of characters, including gamblers, con artists, and plantation owners. He also experiences the harsh realities of life on the river, including floods, disease, and violence.Throughout his adventures, Whitlaw learns important lessons about life and love. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by her father's disapproval and the social norms of the time.Trollope's novel is a vivid portrayal of life on the Mississippi River in the early 19th century. It explores themes of adventure, romance, and social class, and provides a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of the era.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.