Unfettered A Novel (1902)

Unfettered is a novel written by Sutton E. Griggs and published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young African American man named Exum who is born into slavery in the South during the 19th century. After the Civil War, Exum becomes a successful businessman and political leader in the North. However, he is haunted by his past and struggles to reconcile his newfound success with his experiences of oppression and discrimination.The novel explores themes of race, identity, and social justice, as well as the challenges faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction era. Griggs draws on his own experiences as a black writer and activist to create a vivid and powerful portrait of the African American experience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Unfettered is a groundbreaking work of African American literature that continues to be studied and celebrated today for its powerful message and insightful portrayal of the black experience 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.