Philip Randolph: A Tale Of Virginia (1844)

By Mary Gertrude

Book Overview

""Philip Randolph: A Tale of Virginia"" is a historical novel written by Gertrude Mary in 1844. The book is set in Virginia during the early 19th century and follows the life of Philip Randolph, a young man born into slavery. The story traces his journey from a plantation in Virginia to his eventual escape to freedom in the North. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, both sympathetic and hostile, who shape his understanding of the world and his place in it. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and social justice, and offers a vivid portrait of life in the antebellum South. Through the character of Philip Randolph, Gertrude Mary offers a powerful critique of slavery and a hopeful vision of the possibilities for change and progress in American society.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: 1164911260
• ISBN13: 9781164911265
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"