02293cam a22003013u 4500 42328 UtSlPG 20260610133952.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925 An Unofficial Patriot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-13 Produced by David Widger "An Unofficial Patriot" by Helen H. Gardener is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces the life of Griffith Davenport, a clergyman with a complicated past as a former slave-owner in Virginia. It explores themes of morality, law, and personal belief, particularly as they pertain to the institution of slavery and the evolving societal norms of the time. Through Griffith's character, the novel delves into the conflicts between his upbringing and the principles of justice and humanity he struggles to reconcile. The opening of the novel establishes Griffith's background and the tension in his life. It reveals him as a product of his environment, having been raised as a slave-owner yet finding himself increasingly at odds with the implications of that heritage in a changing world. As Griffith grapples with his conscience and the moral dilemmas posed by his past, the narrative foreshadows his journey towards a deeper understanding of freedom, ethics, and personal conviction. The chapters highlight key moments from his youth, the impact of Methodism on his beliefs, and the burgeoning doubts about slavery that challenge his life and values, setting the stage for the broader conflicts he will face as he seeks to navigate his identity as both a Southern gentleman and a man of God in turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42328 83167 83167