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Swallow Barn

- Or a Sojourn in the Old Dominion (1860)

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Swallow Barn: Or A Sojourn In The Old Dominion is a novel written by John Pendleton Kennedy and published in 1860. The novel is set in Virginia and follows the lives of a group of wealthy plantation owners and their slaves. The story is told through the eyes of a young Northern lawyer who is visiting the South for the first time.The novel explores themes of slavery, race relations, and the differences between Northern and Southern culture. It provides an intimate look at the daily lives of the plantation owners and their slaves, as well as their interactions with each other. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is realistic and engaging.Kennedy's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a detailed picture of the Virginia countryside and the people who inhabit it. Swallow Barn is a classic work of American literature that provides valuable insight into the antebellum South and the complex issues surrounding slavery and race.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:
  • 9781164949435
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 506
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x26 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 671 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 29. november 2024
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Swallow Barn: Or A Sojourn In The Old Dominion is a novel written by John Pendleton Kennedy and published in 1860. The novel is set in Virginia and follows the lives of a group of wealthy plantation owners and their slaves. The story is told through the eyes of a young Northern lawyer who is visiting the South for the first time.The novel explores themes of slavery, race relations, and the differences between Northern and Southern culture. It provides an intimate look at the daily lives of the plantation owners and their slaves, as well as their interactions with each other. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is realistic and engaging.Kennedy's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a detailed picture of the Virginia countryside and the people who inhabit it. Swallow Barn is a classic work of American literature that provides valuable insight into the antebellum South and the complex issues surrounding slavery and race.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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