White Man

by George Agnew Chamberlain, W. H. D. Koerner (Illustrator)

White Man is a book written by George Agnew Chamberlain and published in 1919. It is a historical novel that tells the story of a young white man named John, who grows up in the American South during the Civil War era. John is raised by his father, a wealthy plantation owner, and his mother, who is from a Northern family.As John grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices of slavery and the inequality between whites and blacks. He begins to question the beliefs of his family and the society around him, and eventually becomes involved in the abolitionist movement.The novel follows John's journey as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of the time, and grapples with his own identity as a white man in a society built on racial oppression. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including former slaves, abolitionists, and Confederate soldiers, all of whom shape his views and help him to understand the true nature of the world he lives in.White Man is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, identity, and social justice in a historical context. It offers a unique perspective on the Civil War era and the struggles of those who fought against slavery and inequality.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.

316 pages, Paperback

Published August 10, 2009

About the author

George Agnew Chamberlain (1879 - 1966) was an American author of around 36 books in a career lasting from the 1910s through the 1950s.