Joyleg

<p><em>Joyleg</em> is a science fiction novel co-authored by Avram Davidson and Ward Moore first serialized in <em>Fantastic</em> magazine in 1962 and later published in paperback by Pyramid Books the same year. The story follows Isachar Joyleg a man discovered in the Appalachian backwoods who appears to be over 200 years old having served in the American Revolutionary War. His longevity is attributed to daily soaks in a special moonshine of his own making. The narrative delves into the comedic and satirical consequences of his discovery exploring themes of bureaucracy politics and the clash between past and present.</p>