John St. John: A Story of Missouri and Illinois is a historical fiction novel written by Nephi Anderson and published in 1917. The book tells the story of John St. John, a young man who grows up in Missouri during the mid-19th century. John is a hardworking and honest individual who becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement and eventually joins the Union Army during the Civil War. The novel explores the themes of slavery, racism, and the struggle...