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Book Description

In one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, Edward P. Jones, two-time National Book Award finalist, tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow, Caldonia, can't uphold the estate's order and chaos ensues. In a daring and ambitious novel, Jones has woven a footnote of history into an epic that takes an unflinching look at slavery in all of its moral complexities.

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

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Paperback 432 Pages
Edition: Reprint
ISBN-10: 0060557559
ISBN-13: 9780060557553
Publisher: Amistad
Pub date: Jun 01, 2004
Dimensions: 20 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm Just how big is that?
Also available as: Paperback, Hardcover and Audio Cassette
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