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Drayton: A Story Of American Life

Drayton: A Story Of American Life

Shreve, Thomas Hopkins

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ISBN10: 1163095826
ISBN13: 9781163095829
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Drayton: A Story of American Life is a novel written by Thomas Hopkins Shreve. The book tells the story of the Drayton family, who are wealthy plantation owners in the American South during the mid-19th century. The family is led by patriarch John Drayton, who is fiercely protective of his family and their way of life.As the Civil War approaches, tensions rise between the Draytons and their slaves, who are seeking freedom and equality. The family's eldest son, John Jr., joins the Confederate Army, while his younger brother, William, becomes involved with the abolitionist movement.The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and the moral complexities of slavery. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the American South during a tumultuous period in the country's history.Overall, Drayton: A Story of American Life is a compelling historical novel that offers a nuanced and thought-provoking look at a pivotal moment 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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