The Known World

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Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave, falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumve nts 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. Softcover title Available only in Distribution Deluxe.ASIN: B0085S00X6VSKU: 5ALSUN0002MV_nsCondition: Very GoodAuthor/Artist:Jones, Edward P.Binding: PaperbackNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown. Condition Notes: The book is in very good condition. Cover may have minor imperfections. Book has little or no highlighting underlining inside. Fast shipping! Show more