The Yokefellow (1908)

By Ralph Boardman Davisson

Book Overview

The Yokefellow is a novel written by Ralph Boardman Davisson and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Gildersleeve, who is a farmer living in the small town of Pleasant Valley. John is a hardworking and honest man, but he is also deeply unhappy and feels isolated from the rest of the community.One day, John meets a wandering preacher named Simon Peter, who becomes his spiritual mentor and friend. Simon Peter teaches John about the power of forgiveness, the importance of community, and the transformative power of love. Through his teachings, John begins to see the world in a new light and finds a sense of purpose and belonging that he had never experienced before.As John's relationship with Simon Peter deepens, he becomes more involved in the life of the town, working to heal old wounds and bring people together. But as he becomes more successful in his mission, he also attracts the attention of those who would seek to tear him down.The Yokefellow is a powerful story about faith, love, and redemption. It is a timeless tale that speaks to the human experience and reminds us of the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and community.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: 1167223845
• ISBN13: 9781167223846
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"