The Yankee Slave Driver: Or The Black And White Rivals (1860)

By Samuel Mosheim Schmucker and Samuel Mosheim Smucker

Book Overview

The Yankee Slave Driver: Or The Black And White Rivals is a novel written by Samuel Mosheim Smucker in 1860. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a man named James Hardman, who is a Yankee slave driver. James is a white man who makes his living by buying and selling slaves. He is a cruel man who treats his slaves poorly and has no sympathy for their plight.The story takes an interesting turn when James meets a black man named Tom, who is also a slave driver. Tom is a kind-hearted man who treats his slaves with respect and dignity. James and Tom become rivals and engage in a competition to see who can make the most money by buying and selling slaves.As the story progresses, James begins to question his own morality and the morality of slavery. He starts to see the slaves as human beings rather than property and begins to feel guilty for his actions. Meanwhile, Tom continues to treat his slaves with kindness and eventually becomes a leader in the abolitionist movement.The Yankee Slave Driver: Or The Black And White Rivals is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complex issues surrounding slavery in the United States. It challenges readers to question their own beliefs and to consider the humanity of those who were enslaved. The novel is a powerful reminder of the injustices of the past and the importance of fighting for equality and justice for all.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: 1165691299
• ISBN13: 9781165691296
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"