Antifanaticism: A Tale Of The South (1853)

By Martha Haines Butt

Book Overview

Antifanaticism: A Tale Of The South (1853) is a novel written by Martha Haines Butt. The story is set in the Southern United States and revolves around the lives of two families, the Caldwells and the Hamiltons. The Caldwells are a wealthy family who own a plantation, while the Hamiltons are a poor family who work on the plantation. The novel explores themes of slavery, religion, and family dynamics.The main character, Mary Caldwell, is a young woman who is deeply religious and believes in the abolition of slavery. She becomes involved with a group of abolitionists and tries to convince her family to free their slaves. However, her father is a staunch supporter of slavery and is unwilling to change his ways.Meanwhile, Mary falls in love with John Hamilton, a member of the poor Hamilton family. Their relationship is met with disapproval from both families due to their differing social statuses. Despite this, they continue to see each other and eventually get married.Throughout the novel, Mary struggles to reconcile her religious beliefs with the reality of slavery in the South. She also faces opposition from her family and community for her views. The story ultimately ends with a tragic event that forces Mary to confront the consequences of her actions and beliefs.Overall, Antifanaticism: A Tale Of The South provides a compelling and thought-provoking look at the complexities of life in the antebellum South.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: 1120156173
• ISBN13: 9781120156174
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"