Yazoo: Or on the Picket Line of Freedom in the South (1884)

Yazoo: Or On The Picket Line Of Freedom In The South is a novel written by Albert Talmon Morgan and published in 1884. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era, following the end of the Civil War. The main character, Yazoo, is a young African American man who dreams of freedom and equality. He joins the Union Army during the war and fights for the North. After the war, he returns to his home in the South and becomes involved in the struggle for civil rights. He joins a group of activists who are working to end segregation and discrimination. Together, they face violence and intimidation from white supremacists who want to maintain the status quo. Yazoo falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who shares his passion for justice. The novel explores themes of race, power, and resistance, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement. Through Yazoo's story, the author offers a vivid and compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in American history.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.