Publisher's Synopsis
The Master's House: A Tale of Southern Life is a novel written by Logan and first published in 1854. The story is set in the antebellum South, and revolves around the lives of a group of slaves and their masters. The main character is a slave named Tom, who works on a plantation owned by a wealthy family. Tom is an intelligent and capable young man, and his master recognizes his potential. However, Tom's life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a fellow slave named Lucy, who is owned by a different plantation owner. The two lovers face numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of their masters and the harsh realities of life as a slave. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the complexities of race relations in the pre-Civil War South. The Master's House is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into a world that is both fascinating and disturbing.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.
