Publisher's Synopsis
The Black Gauntlet: A Tale Of Plantation Life In South Carolina is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. The story is set in the antebellum South and follows the life of a young slave girl named Rosalie. Rosalie is the daughter of a slave woman and her owner, and she is forced to work on a plantation where she is subjected to the harsh realities of slavery.As Rosalie grows up, she begins to question the injustices of slavery and dreams of a life of freedom. She meets a young man named Paul, who shares her dreams of escaping to the North. Together, they plan their escape, but their plans are complicated by the arrival of a new overseer on the plantation, the cruel and sadistic Black Gauntlet.The novel explores the themes of slavery, freedom, and the struggle for human dignity. It portrays the harsh realities of plantation life and the cruelty of slave owners and overseers. At the same time, it celebrates the resilience and courage of the enslaved people who fought for their freedom.Overall, The Black Gauntlet is a powerful and moving novel that provides a vivid and compelling portrait of plantation life in the antebellum South. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the struggle for freedom in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
