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The Story Of A Thousand (1895)

The Story Of A Thousand (1895)

Tourgee, Albion Winegar

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165697785
ISBN13: 9781165697786
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 502
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of a Thousand is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and published in 1895. The story is set in the post-Civil War era, and focuses on the lives of African Americans in the South. The main character, a former slave named Sis, tells her life story, starting with her childhood on a plantation and continuing through her experiences during and after the Civil War. Throughout the book, Sis faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including racism, poverty, and violence. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to build a better life for herself and her family. The novel also deals with larger themes related to the Reconstruction era, including the struggle for civil rights and the tensions between the North and South. The book is notable for its realistic portrayal of African American life during this time period, and for its exploration of the complex issues surrounding race and identity in America. Overall, The Story of a Thousand is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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