The Sons Of Ham: A Tale Of The New South (1895)

By Louis Pendleton and Louis Beauregard 1861-1939 Pendleton

Book Overview

""The Sons of Ham: A Tale of the New South"" is a novel written by Louis Pendleton and originally published in 1895. The story is set in the post-Civil War South and follows the lives of two brothers, John and Henry Ham, who are the sons of a wealthy plantation owner.John, the elder brother, is a hardworking and ambitious man who is determined to rebuild the family's plantation and make it profitable again. Henry, on the other hand, is lazy and irresponsible, more interested in drinking and gambling than in working the land.As the story unfolds, the brothers' differing personalities and values lead them down very different paths. John becomes increasingly successful and respected in the community, while Henry's reckless behavior leads him into debt and trouble with the law.The novel explores themes of family, race, and class in the post-war South, and offers a glimpse into the struggles and challenges faced by those trying to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the Civil War. Overall, ""The Sons of Ham"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.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: 1163908304
• ISBN13: 9781163908303
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"