An Arkansas Planter (1896)

By Opie Read and Opie Percival Read

Book Overview

""An Arkansas Planter"" is a novel written by Opie Read and published in 1896. The story follows the life of a wealthy plantation owner named Colonel John Harwood, who resides in Arkansas during the late 1800s. The novel explores Harwood's personal and professional struggles as he navigates the complexities of life in the post-Civil War South. Harwood is depicted as a man of strong principles and values, who is determined to uphold the traditions and customs of his community. However, he is also faced with challenges such as economic hardship, political corruption, and racial tensions. Throughout the novel, Harwood must confront these issues and make difficult decisions that will ultimately shape his legacy. ""An Arkansas Planter"" offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American South during a tumultuous period in history, and provides insight into the experiences of those who lived through it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163906344
• ISBN13: 9781163906347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"