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 follows the adventures of the titular character, Jonathan Jefferson Whitlaw, as he travels down the Mississippi River in the early 19th century. Whitlaw is a wealthy and privileged young man who embarks on a journey to discover the world beyond his sheltered upbringing. Along the way, he...