Thomas Ruffin

By Edward Winslow Gilliam

Book Overview

Thomas Ruffin: A Novel is a fictional work written by Edward W. Gilliam. The book tells the story of Thomas Ruffin, a young man born into slavery in the American South. As a child, Thomas is separated from his family and sent to work on a plantation. Despite the hardships he faces, Thomas is determined to escape his enslavement and find a better life.Through a series of adventures, Thomas eventually makes his way to the North, where he becomes involved in the abolitionist movement. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both good and bad, who help shape his views on freedom and justice.The novel also explores the complex relationships between white and black Americans during this time period, as well as the political and social issues that led up to the Civil War.Overall, Thomas Ruffin: A Novel is a powerful and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the era of slavery and beyond.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: 054846278X
• ISBN13: 9780548462782
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"