Napoleon Jackson

The Gentleman Of The Plush Rocker

von Ruth Mcenery Stuart

140 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Napoleon Jackson: The Gentleman of the Plush Rocker is a novel written by American author Ruth McEnery Stuart. The book tells the story of Napoleon Jackson, a former slave who becomes a respected member of his community in the post-Civil War South. The novel is set in the fictional town of Cottonville, Louisiana, where Napoleon lives with his wife, Aunt Jinny, and their children. Despite facing racism and discrimination, Napoleon is determined to live a dignified life and provide for his family. He works hard as a carpenter and is well-known for his skill and craftsmanship.The story follows Napoleon as he navigates the challenges of life in the South, including the Ku Klux Klan, corrupt politicians, and poverty. He also has to deal with personal struggles, such as his daughter's illness and his own health issues.Throughout the novel, Napoleon is portrayed as a kind and generous man who is respected by both black and white people in his community. He is often called upon to mediate disputes and help those in need.Napoleon Jackson: The Gentleman of the Plush Rocker is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a man who overcomes adversity and becomes a symbol of hope for his community. It is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the resilience of the human soul.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781432663261
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC