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2004-10-19
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Churchill, Winston
1871
1947
The Crisis — Volume 01
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crisis_(novel)
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Crisis — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins with the introduction of Eliphalet Hopper, a young man from Massachusetts, as he arrives in St. Louis, exploring his ambitions and thoughts about slavery, societal norms, and the challenges he faces in a new and unfamiliar environment. Through Eliphalet's experiences and the characters he encounters, the book delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the contrasting attitudes towards slavery in pre-Civil War America. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Eliphalet Hopper aboard a steamboat, illustrating his discomfort and curiosity as he arrives in St. Louis, a city bustling with activity and opportunities, but also the harsh realities of the slave trade. As he navigates the crowd and makes his way into the local community, he finds himself in conversations about slavery, revealing the complex social dynamics at play. The opening chapters spotlight his initial interactions with figures like Colonel Carvel and Captain Brent, who embody the differing attitudes towards slavery, while also establishing a backdrop of political tensions and personal aspirations as they approach the tumultuous era leading up to the American Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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