The Black Gauntlet: A Tale Of Plantation Life In South Carolina (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163496473)

The Black Gauntlet: A Tale Of Plantation Life In South Carolina is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. The story is set in the American South during the 19th century and follows the life of a young slave girl named Zelica. Zelica is sold to a cruel plantation owner named Mr. Huger, who forces her to work on his cotton plantation. The novel explores the harsh realities of slavery and the struggles that Zelica and other slaves face on a daily basis. However, Zelica is determined to escape her life of servitude and sets out on a dangerous journey to freedom. Along the way, she meets a group of abolitionists who help her in her quest for freedom. The Black Gauntlet is a powerful and emotional story that provides a vivid portrayal of the horrors of slavery and the strength of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, slavery, and the fight for freedom.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.

Author: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
ISBN-10: 1163496472
ISBN-13: 9781163496473
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 572
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d