A Monument of Parental Affection to a Dear and Only Son is a book written by Joshua Gilpin in 1808. The book is a memoir of his son, Joshua Gilpin Jr., who died at the age of 25. The book is a tribute to the life and character of his son, and is filled with personal anecdotes and reflections on his life. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Joshua Jr.'s life. The first section is a biography of his...