Katy Of Catoctin; Or The Chain-Breakers: A National Romance

By George Alfred Townsend

Book Overview

""Katy of Catoctin; Or The Chain-Breakers: A National Romance"" is a novel written by George Alfred Townsend. The story is set in the United States during the 19th century and follows the life of Katy, a young girl who is born into slavery. Despite the hardships and challenges she faces, Katy is determined to break free from the chains of slavery and live a life of freedom. Along the way, she meets a group of abolitionists who help her in her quest for freedom, including a young man named Jack who becomes her friend and ally. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to escape slavery and find a new life in the North. The novel explores themes of slavery, freedom, and the fight for equality, and is a powerful portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during this time period.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: 1163722839
• ISBN13: 9781163722831
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"