The known world.
The known world.
By
:
Jones, Edward P.
Publication Date
:
2003
Subject Term
:
Slavery -- Fiction.
Genre
:
Historical fiction.
Summary
:
Tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow, Caldonia, can't uphold the estate's order, and chaos ensues.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780060557553
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Placentia (APA) | Adult Fic Softcover | Adult Fiction Softcover | FIC JON | Checked out |
Stephenville (WST) (Kindale) | Adult Fic Softcover | Adult Fiction Softcover | FIC JON | Checked In |