Isbn: 9781334124426 - order no. 11: a tale of the border (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us back to the American South on the eve of the Civil War. The author skillfully weaves a story of social change and conflict within the complex backdrop of the antebellum South, highlighting the tensions that simmered beneath the surface of daily life. We meet Miss Abby Ann Cheever, a young New England schoolteacher who arrives in Missouri with a strong sense of moral purpose, determined to instill her Northern values in her new students. The reader quickly sees that her journey will be fraught with challenges, as she confronts not only the unfamiliar customs of the South, but also the deeply ingrained attitudes toward race and slavery that permeate her new community. Through the poignant interactions between Miss Abby and the people of Keswick, the author explores the intricate dynamics of race relations and the conflicting ideals that shaped the South in this tumultuous period of history. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the pre-Civil War era, reminding us that change is often a slow and painful process, and the human heart, with its capacity for both love and prejudice, remains at the center of it all. 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.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 448 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.