Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's Daughter
By William Wells BrowAbout this book
Summary
'Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's Daughter' is a novel written by William Wells Brown. The story focuses on Clotelle, a mixed-race woman who is the daughter of a United States President and a slave. It chronicles her struggles and experiences in American South during the 19th century, including her life in slavery and subsequent efforts to free herself.Book information
Rating
★★★★ (3.5) (2)
Genre
Historical Fiction
Length
4 hrs 47 mins
Publish date
Jan 1, 1867
Language
English
Table of Contents
1 Chapter 1: The Southern social circle
21 Chapter 21: Self-sacrifice
2 Chapter 2: The Negro sale
22 Chapter 22: Love at first sight and what followed
3 Chapter 3: The slave-speculator
23 Chapter 23: Meeting of the cousins
4 Chapter 4: The boat-race
24 Chapter 24: The law and its victim
5 Chapter 5: The young mother
25 Chapter 25: The flight