Flotsam: The Study of a Life is a novel by Henry Seton Merriman that explores the life of a man named John Holdfast. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Holdfast as he navigates his way through various challenges and experiences. The novel is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different phase of Holdfast's life.In the first section, Holdfast is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He...