Unbound Gifts (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by AK Classics Publishing, 2024
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Born into slavery in 1836 on a plantation outside Charlotte, North Carolina, Henry has a remarkable gift. Though his mother warned him to keep it a secret, one day he inadvertently reveals his talent. His owner, Dr. Robert Parker, wants to study the boy and takes him to town to live at his home. Only six years old, Henry must learn to live without his mother and the only world he has ever known.As the nation moves inexorably toward war, Dr. Parker's son enlists to fight for the Confederacy and Henry, now a young man, is forced to accompany him. Drawn ever deeper into the bloody conflict, Henry must use all his strength and skills to find a way to survive. In the end, the decisions he makes will determine the course of the rest of his life, and the lives of those he loves. Born into slavery in 1836 on a plantation outside Charlotte North Carolina, Henry has a remarkable and hidden talent. Once discovered, his owner takes him to town to live at his home. Year later, Henry is forced to accompany his owner's son to war. Once drawn into the bloody conflict, Henry must use all his strength to find a way to survive. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9798987832639
- Title
- Unbound Gifts (Paperback)
- Author
- Douglas Young
- Publisher
- AK Classics Publishing
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798987832639
Born into slavery in 1836 outside Charlotte, North Carolina, Henry has a remarkable talent. His survival might depend on keeping it hidden.
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About the Author
For many years, Dr. Douglas Young has had an interest in American history, particularly the "peculiar institution" of slavery and the Civil War. In addition to always being a history buff, Douglas studied biology in college and graduate school. He combined his love for both history and science into the writing of this book.
Douglas spent his professional career in medical research and as a business executive. Though he is the author of more than thirty-five scientific publications, this is his first novel. He currently lives in Cornelius, North Carolina with his wife Pam.
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