William Sampson's Vow-Breaker (1914) is a novel written by Hans Wallrath. The story follows the life of William Sampson, a young man who makes a vow to his dying mother that he will never drink alcohol. However, as he grows older, he finds himself struggling to keep his promise and eventually breaks it. This leads to a downward spiral of alcoholism and self-destruction, as he loses his job, his friends, and his family. The novel explores themes of...