""John Eax and Mamelon: Or The South Without The Shadow"" is a novel written by Albion W. Tourgee. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The main character, John Eax, is a white Northerner who travels to the South to help with the rebuilding efforts. He meets Mamelon, a young Black woman who has been freed from slavery and is struggling to make a life for herself in the new world. Together, they navigate the challenges of race relations and social upheaval as they work towards a better future for themselves and their communities. The novel explores themes of racism, classism, and the struggle for equality in a time of great change. Through the characters' experiences, Tourgee offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of the South during this 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.
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