Gabriel Tolliver

Gabriel Tolliver: A Story of Reconstruction is a novel written by Joel Chandler Harris and published in 1902. The story takes place in the southern United States during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. The main character, Gabriel Tolliver, is a former slave who has become a successful businessman and politician. The novel explores themes of race, class, and politics during a time of great social upheaval in American history. Gabriel is a complex character who struggles to navigate the challenges of his new life as a free man in a society that is still deeply divided along racial lines. The plot follows Gabriel as he becomes involved in local politics and tries to help his fellow African Americans gain equal rights and opportunities. He also faces personal challenges, including a romantic relationship with a white woman and the betrayal of a friend. Overall, Gabriel Tolliver: A Story of Reconstruction offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment in American history. It is an important work of literature that sheds light on the complex and often painful realities of life in the post-Civil War South.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.