The Last Revolutionary

About the Book

This is the story of Henry Shaw, an ordinary man who lived in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds and covers his life during the formative years of our nation. It is Henry’s chronicle for those who will follow him. Henry forms relationships with a variety of people. It starts when he and a young black slave named Oliver run away from Henry’s harsh uncle. Many people help and protect Henry. Although the main characters are fictitious, or composites of actual people, the historical events in which the characters are involved have been thoroughly researched. Historical figures such as Jefferson and Franklin appear in the story but are not major characters. The people in this story are not statesman, generals, or even war heroes. The revolutionaries in this story are the people who, sometimes by accident, make America possible.

About the Author

The Last Revolutionary is John Desmond’s first novel. He was a communications major for four years at San Jose State; he also has a B.A. from Minnesota Metropolitan State University. He served four years in the United States Air Force as an instructor in U.S. and U.S.S.R. government and later worked in computer processing. After his years in military service as a staff sergeant, John became a congressional aide and served for six years, including being an aide on loan to Senator Robert Kennedy. He served twenty-five years in communications and executive positions with the United Way. He has been active in many political activities, both as a candidate and a campaign manager.