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Percival Or Nature Vindicated V4

- A Novel (1801)

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Percival Or Nature Vindicated V4: A Novel (1801) by Robert Charles Dallas is a historical novel set in the late 18th century. The story follows the life of Percival, a young man who is forced to leave his home in England and travel to the West Indies to manage his family's plantation. Along the way, he encounters many challenges, including slavery, political turmoil, and personal tragedy.As Percival navigates the complex social and political landscape of the West Indies, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the system of slavery and begins to question the morality of his own family's wealth and privilege. Through his interactions with slaves, free people of color, and other members of the community, Percival begins to see the world in a new light and becomes an advocate for abolition and social justice.Throughout the novel, Dallas explores themes of race, class, and power, highlighting the ways in which these issues intersect and shape the lives of individuals and communities. With its vivid descriptions of the West Indies and its complex characters, Percival Or Nature Vindicated V4 offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in history and a powerful critique of the social and political systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice.In Four Volumes.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166599584
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 262
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 354 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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Percival Or Nature Vindicated V4: A Novel (1801) by Robert Charles Dallas is a historical novel set in the late 18th century. The story follows the life of Percival, a young man who is forced to leave his home in England and travel to the West Indies to manage his family's plantation. Along the way, he encounters many challenges, including slavery, political turmoil, and personal tragedy.As Percival navigates the complex social and political landscape of the West Indies, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the system of slavery and begins to question the morality of his own family's wealth and privilege. Through his interactions with slaves, free people of color, and other members of the community, Percival begins to see the world in a new light and becomes an advocate for abolition and social justice.Throughout the novel, Dallas explores themes of race, class, and power, highlighting the ways in which these issues intersect and shape the lives of individuals and communities. With its vivid descriptions of the West Indies and its complex characters, Percival Or Nature Vindicated V4 offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in history and a powerful critique of the social and political systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice.In Four Volumes.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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