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 mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young slave girl named Zelica. Zelica is the daughter of a West African prince who was captured and sold into slavery. She is raised on a plantation in South Carolina and experiences the harsh realities of slavery firsthand.Zelica is a strong-willed and determined young woman who dreams of freedom and a better life. She is forced to endure the cruelty of her master and mistress, who treat her and the other slaves on the plantation as property rather than human beings. Despite the challenges she faces, Zelica remains hopeful and determined to find a way out of slavery.The novel explores themes of slavery, racism, and the struggle for freedom. It also sheds light on the everyday lives of slaves on a plantation, including their relationships with each other, their masters, and the wider society.Overall, The Black Gauntlet is a powerful and moving story that provides a vivid portrayal of plantation life in the American South. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for freedom.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.
