Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter

Name: Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter
Author: F. Colburn Adams

By F. Colburn Adams

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A Southern plantation community is examined through episodes centered on a planter, his family, ministers, and enslaved people whose lives are repeatedly commodified. The narrative contrasts pastoral scenes and social banter with auctions, imprisonment, flight, and the private grief of those sold or separated. It highlights religious and civic hypocrisy as clergy and officials adapt doctrine and law to uphold labor and obedience while profiting from human property. Chapters alternate close scenes, moral reflection, and social critique to trace how economic pressures shape loyalties, choices, and the human costs of bondage.

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.