Sam Williams: A Tale Of The Old South (1892)

By W S Harrison and W.S. Harrison

Book Overview

Sam Williams: A Tale Of The Old South is a novel written by W. S. Harrison and published in 1892. The story is set in the antebellum South and follows the life of Sam Williams, a young man who is born into a wealthy plantation-owning family. Sam is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by all those around him, including his family's slaves. However, as he grows older, Sam becomes increasingly aware of the injustices of slavery and begins to question the morality of his family's way of life.The novel explores themes of race, class, and morality in the context of the Old South. It depicts the complex relationships between white plantation owners and their slaves, as well as the tensions that arise between different classes of white society. The story also touches on the political and social issues of the time, including the growing abolitionist movement and the looming threat of civil war.Overall, Sam Williams: A Tale Of The Old South is a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American South. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of race and class 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: 1164909436
• ISBN13: 9781164909439
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"