Peculiar - Sargent Epes
Epes Sargent's "Peculiar: A Tale of the Great Transition" offers a compelling glimpse into the social and moral landscape of pre-Civil War America. This historical fiction explores the complexities of slavery and the burgeoning abolition movement, portraying the lives and struggles of African Americans within a society grappling with profound injustice.
Set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of conflict, "Peculiar" delves into themes of freedom, oppression, and the human cost of institutionalized servitude. Sargent's narrative provides valuable insight into a pivotal era in American history, illuminating the fight for social justice and the long road toward equality. A powerful and enduring story, "Peculiar" remains a relevant and thought-provoking exploration of a dark chapter in our nation's past. This edition brings a meticulously prepared printing of this important historical text.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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EAN: 9781023527934
Epes Sargent's "Peculiar: A Tale of the Great Transition" offers a compelling glimpse into the social and moral landscape of pre-Civil War America. This historical fiction explores the complexities of slavery and the burgeoning abolition movement, portraying the lives and struggles of African Americans within a society grappling with profound injustice.
Set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of conflict, "Peculiar" delves into themes of freedom, oppression, and the human cost of institutionalized servitude. Sargent's narrative provides valuable insight into a pivotal era in American history, illuminating the fight for social justice and the long road toward equality. A powerful and enduring story, "Peculiar" remains a relevant and thought-provoking exploration of a dark chapter in our nation's past. This edition brings a meticulously prepared printing of this important historical text.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
EAN: 9781023527934