The True History of Joshua Davidson, Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet

By Elizabeth Linton

Book Overview

The True History Of Joshua Davidson, Alton Locke, Tailor And Poet is a novel written by Elizabeth Linton. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of Joshua Davidson, a young man who becomes a political activist and religious leader in the 19th century. The story is set in England during the time of the Chartist movement, which aimed to gain political rights for working-class people.The novel follows Joshua Davidson's journey from his early life as a tailor's apprentice to his rise as a leader in the Chartist movement. Along the way, he becomes a poet and a religious figure, inspiring his followers with his message of social justice and equality.The book also features the character of Alton Locke, a tailor and poet who struggles to find his place in society. Alton Locke becomes a close friend of Joshua Davidson and is inspired by his message of hope and change.The True History Of Joshua Davidson, Alton Locke, Tailor And Poet is a powerful story of political and social upheaval, friendship, and the struggle for justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Chartist movement and the fight for working-class rights in 19th century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417975571
• ISBN13: 9781417975570
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"