Manuel Pereira; Or, The Sovereign Rule of South Carolina

Name: Manuel Pereira; Or, The Sovereign Rule of South Carolina
Author: F. Colburn Adams

By F. Colburn Adams

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A shipwrecked sailor is seized under a punitive South Carolina statute, and the narrative follows his rescue attempts, arrest, courtroom contests, incarceration, and eventual release. Episodes alternate between maritime peril and city politics, depicting storms at sea, conflicts among ship officers, police corruption, aldermanic maneuvering, and legal battles over habeas corpus and jurisdiction. The author scrutinizes how local institutions—sheriffs, the mayoralty, and courts—apply and exploit law to control outsiders and maintain social order, describes jail conditions and municipal procedure, and closes with the central figure's arrival in New York and an appendix addressing legal points.

About the Author

F. Colburn Adams

F. Colburn Adams was an American author known for his satirical and often critical examination of social issues in the post-Civil War United States. His notable work, "White man bery unsartin": "Nigger haint got no friends, no how", delves into the complexities of race and politics during a tumultuous period in American history. Adams wrote across various genres, including fiction and children's literature, with titles such as "An Outcast; Or, Virtue and Faith" and "The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter" showcasing his diverse storytelling abilities. His works reflect the cultural and social dynamics of his time, contributing to the literary heritage of 19th-century America.