Solomon's Story: A Novel (1879)

By Judy Froman

Book Overview

Solomon�������s Story is a novel written by William Jenkins Shaw in 1879. The book follows the life of Solomon, a young man who is born into slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. Solomon is separated from his mother at a young age and is sold to different slave owners throughout his childhood.As he grows up, Solomon becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and cruelties of slavery. He witnesses the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves and experiences it himself. However, he also finds solace in his relationships with other slaves and in his faith.Eventually, Solomon is able to escape from slavery and begins a new life as a free man. He becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and works to help other slaves escape to freedom. Along the way, he falls in love and starts a family.The novel is a powerful exploration of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. It offers a compelling portrait of a man who refuses to be broken by the system of slavery and instead fights for his freedom and the freedom of others.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: 1166326373
• ISBN13: 9781166326371
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"