The Ebony Idol (1860)

By G M Flanders

Book Overview

The Ebony Idol is a novel written by G. M. Flanders and published in 1860. The story follows the life of a young African-American man named Harry Graham, who is born into slavery in the southern United States. Despite the challenges he faces, Harry is determined to live a life of freedom and independence. He manages to escape from slavery and makes his way to the north, where he becomes a successful businessman and a respected member of his community. However, his past comes back to haunt him when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. Harry must fight to clear his name and prove his innocence, while also navigating the complexities of race and identity in a divided society. The Ebony Idol is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, freedom, and justice in the context of 19th-century America.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: 1437307256
• ISBN13: 9781437307252
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"