The Slave Son (1854)

By Marcella Fanny Wilkins

Book Overview

The Slave Son is a novel written by Marcella Fanny Wilkins in 1854. The book tells the story of a young boy named Tom, who is born into slavery on a plantation in the southern United States. Tom's father is the plantation owner, and his mother is a slave. Despite his status as the son of the owner, Tom is treated poorly by his half-siblings and is forced to work alongside the other slaves.As Tom grows older, he begins to question the morality of slavery and becomes determined to escape. With the help of a sympathetic white woman, Tom is able to make his way to the North and start a new life as a free man. However, he soon discovers that the North is not as welcoming as he had hoped, and he must face new challenges and prejudices.The Slave Son is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the themes of slavery, race, and identity. Through Tom's journey, the book highlights the injustice and cruelty of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Wilkins' writing is vivid and evocative, painting a vivid picture of life in the antebellum South and the struggles of those who fought against the institution of slavery. The Slave Son is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the human experience.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: 116515966X
• ISBN13: 9781165159666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"