The Leopard's Spots A Romance of the White Man's Burden 1865 to 1900

The Leopard's Spots is a historical novel written by Thomas Dixon Jr. The book explores the period from 1865 to 1900, a time when the United States was grappling with issues of race, slavery, and reconstruction. The story follows the life of a white man named Colonel George Gaston, who is torn between his loyalty to the South and his desire for justice and equality for all people.The novel is set in the fictional town of Wellington, North Carolina, and explores the complex relationships between the white and black communities. Dixon Jr. portrays the African American characters as subservient and inferior to their white counterparts, reflecting the attitudes of the time.Throughout the book, Colonel Gaston struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the prevailing attitudes of his society. He is torn between his love for his black childhood friend, Lydia, and his loyalty to his white Southern heritage. As the story progresses, Gaston becomes increasingly disillusioned with the racism and prejudice of his community, and he begins to advocate for equality and justice for all people.The Leopard's Spots is a controversial book that has been criticized for its racist portrayal of African Americans. Nevertheless, it is considered an important work of literature that reflects the attitudes and values of its time. The book is a powerful exploration of the complex issues of race, slavery, and reconstruction that continue to shape American society today.1908. The Leopard's Spots is the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the Negro to his disenfranchisement. The book begins: On the field of Appomattox General Lee was waiting the return of a courier. His handsome face was clouded by the deepening shadows of defeat. Rumors of surrender had spread like wildfire, and the ranks of his once invincible army were breaking into chaos. Suddenly the measured tread of a brigade was heard marching into action, every movement quick with the perfect discipline, the fire, and the passion of the first days of the triumphant Confederacy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.