Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 158 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) 1850 1891 Pheleg Van Trusedale Adams, Francis Colburn Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter This etext was created by Charles Aldarondo. HTML by David Widger. "Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter" by F. Colburn Adams is a novel set in mid-19th century America, exploring the complex and often disturbing realities of Southern society, particularly in the context of slavery. The narrative sheds light on the intricate dynamics of a plantation, focusing on the experiences of the enslaved individuals as well as those of their owners. The tale likely centers around Marston, the plantation owner, and other pivotal characters, including those who are entangled in the moral and social consequences of slavery. At the start of the novel, the author introduces us to Marston’s plantation in South Carolina, evoking a stark contrast between the lush, serene landscape and the dark history of oppression and slavery that permeates it. The opening describes the daily lives of enslaved people working on the cotton fields, guided by the overseer John Ryan who embodies cruelty and control. The text hints at the complexity of relationships between enslaved individuals and their owners as it portrays both affection and injustice. As the story unfolds, characters such as Franconia and Clotilda, intertwined with themes of freedom, familial bonds, and the harsh realities of their dependent status, are introduced. The beginning sets a thought-provoking tone, emphasizing the tension between the beauty of the Southern landscape and the moral decay associated with slavery, positioning readers for a broader critique of society’s values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Slaveholders -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction PS Text Slavery Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Fiction 1506494 1507648 2024-10-26T14:00:11.947554 2023-10-02T11:28:25.291870 text/html text/html 1499421 2024-10-26T12:50:22 text/html 648950 2024-10-26T14:00:42.871361 application/epub+zip 670923 2024-10-26T14:00:24.733538 application/epub+zip 647042 2024-10-26T14:00:17.603492 application/epub+zip 1110482 2024-10-26T14:00:57.795309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1038674 2024-10-26T14:00:41.749419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1005744 2022-09-03T03:51:45.028175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1348112 19915 2024-10-26T14:00:10.063519 2023-10-02T11:28:24.094860 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1328255 2024-10-26T12:50:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18217 2024-10-26T14:00:57.966283 application/rdf+xml 17106 2024-10-26T14:00:23.660563 image/jpeg 3896 2024-10-26T14:00:23.372470 image/jpeg 630136 2024-10-26T14:00:12.071589 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia