The Story Of A Thousand (1895)

By Albion W. Tourgée and Albion Winegar Tourgée

Book Overview

The Story Of A Thousand is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and first published in 1895. The book tells the story of a young man named John who is born into slavery and grows up on a plantation in the American South. John is a bright and curious child who yearns for knowledge and freedom, but his life is marked by the brutality and oppression of slavery.As John grows older, he becomes more and more determined to escape his enslavement and find a better life for himself. He is aided in his quest by a group of abolitionists who help him to flee to the North and start a new life as a free man.The book is a powerful and poignant exploration of the horrors of slavery and the struggle for freedom in America. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and equality.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104454041
• ISBN13: 9781104454043
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"