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Cotton Stealing: A Novel (1866)

Cotton Stealing: A Novel (1866)

Chamberlain, J. E.

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ISBN10: 1164613839
ISBN13: 9781164613831
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cotton Stealing: A Novel is a work of fiction written by J. E. Chamberlain and first published in 1866. The novel is set in the American South during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. The story follows the lives of two families, one white and one black, who are struggling to survive in a society that is undergoing significant social and economic changes.The novel explores themes of race, class, and power in the aftermath of the Civil War. It depicts the struggles of African Americans who are trying to establish themselves as free citizens in a society that is still deeply divided along racial lines. The white characters in the novel are also struggling to adapt to the new social order, as they face economic hardship and social upheaval.The title of the novel refers to the practice of stealing cotton, which was a common occurrence in the South during this period. Cotton was a valuable commodity, and many people resorted to stealing it in order to make a living. The novel explores the moral and ethical implications of this practice, and the impact it had on the lives of those who engaged in it.Overall, Cotton Stealing: A Novel is a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Reconstruction Era in the American South. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this turbulent period in American history.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.

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