The Southampton Insurrection (1900)

By William Sidney Drewry

Book Overview

The Southampton Insurrection is a historical book written by William Sidney Drewry and published in the year 1900. The book recounts the events of the Southampton Insurrection, also known as Nat Turner's Rebellion, which took place in Virginia in 1831. The insurrection was led by Nat Turner, a slave who believed he was called by God to lead a rebellion against white slave owners. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the insurrection, the rebellion itself, and its aftermath. It also explores the social and political context of the time, including the institution of slavery and the tensions between white and black communities. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States and the struggle for civil rights.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: 1167212959
• ISBN13: 9781167212956
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"