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LoC No.: 02007626

Title: The Leopard's Spots: A Romance of the White Man's Burden—1865-1900

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leopard%27s_Spots

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "The Leopard's Spots: A Romance of the White Man's Burden—1865-1900" by Thomas Dixon, Jr. is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction era in the American South, the book explores themes of race, societal upheaval, and the aftermath of the Civil War. The narrative follows several key characters, including Charles Gaston, a Confederate soldier, and Sallie Worth, a Southern woman, as they navigate the challenges and changes brought about by the war and its consequences. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the somber mood following the surrender at Appomattox, highlighting the despair of returning Confederate soldiers, including Gaston, who once held hope for a glorious future. The opening chapters depict the personal tragedies resulting from the war, such as the return of soldiers to devastated homes and families, alongside the struggles of freed Black individuals, like Nelse, an ex-slave returning home. The narrative sets the stage for a complex exploration of racial dynamics, personal loss, and the challenges of rebuilding a society torn apart by conflict. Through vivid imagery and emotional character struggles, Dixon establishes a powerful sense of place and time in this tumultuous period of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946

Illustrator: Williams, C. D. (Charles D.), 1875-1954

EBook No.: 54765

Published: May 23, 2017

Downloads: 315

Language: English

Subject: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02007626

Title: The Leopard's Spots: A Romance of the White Man's Burden—1865-1900

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leopard%27s_Spots

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "The Leopard's Spots: A Romance of the White Man's Burden—1865-1900" by Thomas Dixon, Jr. is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction era in the American South, the book explores themes of race, societal upheaval, and the aftermath of the Civil War. The narrative follows several key characters, including Charles Gaston, a Confederate soldier, and Sallie Worth, a Southern woman, as they navigate the challenges and changes brought about by the war and its consequences. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the somber mood following the surrender at Appomattox, highlighting the despair of returning Confederate soldiers, including Gaston, who once held hope for a glorious future. The opening chapters depict the personal tragedies resulting from the war, such as the return of soldiers to devastated homes and families, alongside the struggles of freed Black individuals, like Nelse, an ex-slave returning home. The narrative sets the stage for a complex exploration of racial dynamics, personal loss, and the challenges of rebuilding a society torn apart by conflict. Through vivid imagery and emotional character struggles, Dixon establishes a powerful sense of place and time in this tumultuous period of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946

Illustrator: Williams, C. D. (Charles D.), 1875-1954

EBook No.: 54765

Published: May 23, 2017

Downloads: 315

Language: English

Subject: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.