The Ghosts Of Their Ancestors

By Weymer Jay Mills

Book Overview

The Ghosts of Their Ancestors is a novel written by Weymer Jay Mills. The book is a historical fiction that follows the story of a family living in the late 19th century. The family, who are descendants of a wealthy plantation owner, struggle to come to terms with their past and the legacy of slavery that still haunts them.The story is set in the South, where the family's plantation once stood. The main character, John, is a young man who inherits the plantation from his father. He is torn between his love for the land and his desire to distance himself from the past. As he tries to navigate his way through life, he is haunted by the ghosts of his ancestors and the atrocities committed on the plantation.The book explores themes of family, legacy, and redemption. It delves into the complexities of race relations in the South and the lasting impact of slavery on both white and black communities. The characters are richly drawn, and the writing is evocative, transporting readers to a bygone era.Overall, The Ghosts of Their Ancestors is a thought-provoking and emotional read that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page.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: 1163593206
• ISBN13: 9781163593202
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"