Pearce Amerson's Will (1898)

Pearce Amerson's Will is a novel written by Richard Malcolm Johnston and originally published in 1898. The story follows the life of Pearce Amerson, a wealthy plantation owner in the American South during the 19th century. When Pearce dies, his will stipulates that his fortune be divided equally between his two sons, but only on the condition that they both marry women of good character and reputation. The novel explores the themes of family, love, and social class as the two brothers navigate their relationships with the women they choose to marry. One brother, Harry, falls in love with a woman from a lower social class, while the other, Tom, chooses a woman with a questionable reputation. As the brothers struggle to abide by their father's wishes, they also face challenges from outside forces, including a scheming cousin who seeks to undermine their inheritance. Throughout the novel, Johnston paints a vivid picture of life in the American South before and after the Civil War, exploring the complex relationships between white plantation owners and their black slaves. Pearce Amerson's Will is a timeless tale of love, family, and the struggle to maintain one's values and reputation in the face of adversity.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.