Gordon Davis Knihy

Gordon Davis blends his extensive experience in law, environmental advocacy, and education with a passion for poetry, reflecting on his professional journey and life's complexities. His meditative verses and playful doggerel offer insights into sustainability, rule of law, and democracy, showcasing a unique intersection of legal and literary pursuits over five decades.

The book showcases a collection of poetry by Gordon Davis, who has spent decades advocating for environmental sustainability and teaching law. His verses reflect on his professional experiences and explore deeper existential questions. Blending meditative reflections with lighthearted doggerel, Davis offers a unique perspective on his life's journey, merging his legal expertise with a passion for poetry.

An unassuming young man, disenchanted with his mundane job, stumbles upon an intriguing situation during a lunch break that sparks his desire for adventure. Following a camouflaged figure into the depths of a swampy park, he embarks on a thrilling journey that tests his courage and endurance. This unexpected encounter transforms his life, leading him to display uncommon valor as he navigates the challenges that arise from this extraordinary adventure.

Set in late 18th and early 19th century America, the story follows the Tumbolt family, particularly young Frank Tumbolt, who embodies the spirit of adventure and ambition. As immigrants seek freedom and opportunity, Frank's restlessness and dreams of exploration lead him beyond the Appalachian Mountains into the vast Louisiana territory. His journey transforms him into a legendary figure, capturing the essence of manifest destiny and the rugged determination of early American pioneers, inspiring tales that resonate throughout the Eastern United States.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War in the 1860s, the narrative follows Confederate Captain John Karrie and a group of dedicated individuals on a covert mission to secure international recognition for the Confederacy. As President Davis seeks to persuade foreign nations through a monetary incentive of gold, Karrie and his team navigate dangerous challenges to deliver the vital resources. The story explores themes of loyalty, determination, and the lengths individuals will go to support their cause amid a nation divided.

America, in the late 1700s and 1800s, welcomed immigrants from all walks of life who were seeking freedom from tyranny, religious oppression, and the lack of opportunity, while others came for the sheer lust of adventure. Early America was a rough-and-tumble land full of speculators and men and women seeking a place to settle and raise their families. The idea of manifest destiny was new to some, but the concept allowed for opportunists to push west over the Appalachian Mountains into and beyond the virgin lands of the newly purchased Louisiana territory. One such family was the Tumbolts who had a young boy with the restlessness of the wild geeseFrank Tumbolt. His desire to be more than a farmer gave him a renowned sense of wanderlust that would make him a bigger than life heroic figure in dime-store novels sold all over the Eastern United States. Travel with Frank, and see young America through his eyes as he participates in some of the most epic events in American history.

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