Rose-Hill: A Tale Of The Old Dominion (1835)

By A Virginian

Book Overview

Rose-Hill: A Tale of the Old Dominion is a novel set in Virginia during the early 19th century. It was written by a Virginian author and was first published in 1835. The book follows the life of a young woman named Ellen Berkeley, who grows up on a plantation called Rose-Hill. Ellen is the daughter of a wealthy planter and is raised in a privileged environment.The novel explores the complexities of plantation life in Virginia during this time period, including the relationships between slaves and their owners, the economic and social hierarchies that existed, and the tensions that arose between different classes and races.As Ellen grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities that exist in her society. She begins to question the morality of slavery and the role that her family and other wealthy planters play in perpetuating it. Along the way, she falls in love with a young lawyer who shares her views and together they work to bring about change.Rose-Hill is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of early 19th century Virginia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of slavery and its impact on 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: 1120695716
• ISBN13: 9781120695710
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"