""John Sherwood, Ironmaster"" is a novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. The book tells the story of John Sherwood, a successful ironmaster in Pennsylvania during the 19th century. Sherwood is a hardworking and determined man who has built his fortune through his iron business. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a woman named Ruth. Ruth is the daughter of a wealthy banker who disapproves of Sherwood's humble beginnings...