""John of London: A Romance of the Days of Roger Bacon"" is a historical novel written by Somerville Gibney and first published in 1887. The story is set in the 13th century and follows the life of John, a young man from London who dreams of becoming a scholar. John's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets the famous philosopher and scientist Roger Bacon, who takes him under his wing and teaches him about the wonders of science and the secrets of...