Description: Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp (1856) by Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, is a two-volume novel that explores themes of slavery, justice, and resistance in pre-Civil War America. Set in the Great Dismal Swamp, the story follows Dred, a defiant and mysterious escaped slave who becomes a leader among fugitive slaves hiding in the swamp. Through vivid descriptions, Stowe portrays Dred as a symbol of rebellion, drawing on African American spiritual traditions and biblical justice to resist the brutality of slavery. The narrative intertwines Dred’s story with the lives of other characters, including the slave-owning Gordon family, who wrestle with their own complicity and moral dilemmas. Stowe uses this multi-layered tale to critique systemic injustice and advocate for abolition. This first edition, leather-bound set, is a historical treasure, reflecting Stowe’s powerful storytelling and her ongoing influence on American literature and the anti-slavery movement.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Wexford, Pennsylvania
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Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Boston
Signed: No
Publisher: Phillips, Sampson and Company
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1856
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Region: North America
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
