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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of the American South during a pivotal period in its history. The author vividly portrays the struggles of a poor white family living in the shadow of the burgeoning slave trade. Poverty, social exclusion, and the complexities of a society grappling with the institution of slavery are central themes. The story follows the Dean family, whose lives are forever changed when their son Sam is kidnapped by a slave trader. The kidnapping is a catalyst for the family to confront the harsh realities of their time and their place in a society riddled with inequality. As the Deans navigate this moral and social landscape, their attempts to find Sam highlight the systemic nature of oppression and the precariousness of their own lives. The author uses the Dean family's experience to provide a powerful glimpse into the lives of those marginalized by the slave power, offering a nuanced perspective on the challenges and complexities of this era in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334162350_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334162350
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334162350
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)