Sowing and Reaping

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The novel explores the contrasting moral and religious views between friends John Anderson and Paul Clifford, shaped by their backgrounds as businessmen. Paul, influenced by his father's alcoholism, is staunchly against drinking, while John, aspiring to open a saloon, embraces alcohol. This conflict highlights themes of friendship, societal values, and the impact of personal experiences on beliefs, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper delves into the complexities of temperance and personal choice through their relationship.