Publisher's Synopsis
The Man in Gray: A Romance of North and South is a historical novel written by Thomas Dixon. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a Confederate spy, known as the Man in Gray. The protagonist, John Graham, is a wealthy plantation owner who becomes a spy for the Confederacy after losing his wife and child in a Union raid. He is sent to Washington D.C. to gather intelligence and falls in love with a Union spy, Alice Gwynne. However, their love is complicated by their loyalties to their respective sides. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating effects of war on individuals and society. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social tensions of the time. The Man in Gray: A Romance of North and South is a compelling and emotional read that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War era.1922. Dixon's earlier works including The Clansman, which was made into the movie, Birth of A Nation, made his reputation as the anti-black novelist for the Jim Crow south. Dixon writes To The Reader: Now that my story is done I see that it is the strangest fiction that I have ever written. Because it is true. It actually happened. Every character in it is historic. I have not changed even a name. Every event took place. Therefore it is incredible. Yet I have in my possession the proofs establishing each character and each event as set forth. They are true beyond question. The story begins: The fireflies on the Virginia hills were blinking in the dark places beneath the trees and a katydid was singing in the rosebush beside the portico at Arlington. The stars began to twinkle in the serene sky. The lights of Washington flickered across the river. The Capitol building gleamed argus-eyed on the hill. Congress was in session, still wrangling over the question of Slavery and its extension into the territories of the West. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
