The Black List: A Tale Of Early California (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163944790)

The Black List: A Tale Of Early California is a historical novel written by Hugh Ewing and first published in 1893. The story is set in the mid-19th century during the early days of California's statehood. The plot revolves around the life of a young man named Jack Hamlin, who is falsely accused of a crime and placed on a ""black list"" by the corrupt officials of the town. The black list is a list of people who are deemed to be outcasts and are shunned by society.The novel follows Jack's struggle to clear his name and regain his reputation. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nellie, who becomes his ally in his quest for justice. Together, they embark on a journey that takes them across the rugged landscape of California, encountering danger and adventure at every turn.The Black List: A Tale Of Early California is a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political realities of the era, as well as the challenges faced by those who sought to build a new life in a rugged and untamed land. With its richly drawn characters and gripping plot, this novel is a timeless classic of American literature.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: Hugh Ewing
ISBN-10: 1163944793
ISBN-13: 9781163944790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d