""John Bodewin's Testimony"" is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote, first published in 1886. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the life of John Bodewin, a successful businessman and inventor who has recently passed away. The novel is told through the eyes of Bodewin's son, who is tasked with sorting through his father's papers and belongings after his death. As he delves deeper into his father's past,...