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Blake; or, The Huts of America
A Tale of the Mississippi Valley, the Southern United States, and Cuba
Book • 1859
Blake; or, The Huts of America is a serial novel by Martin R. Delany, published in parts from 1859 to 1862.
It follows the journey of Henry Blake, a West Indian-born slave who advocates for revolution across the antebellum South and Cuba.
The novel highlights the brutal realities of slavery and the quest for freedom and equality.
Although incomplete due to lost chapters, it remains a significant work in African-American literature.
It follows the journey of Henry Blake, a West Indian-born slave who advocates for revolution across the antebellum South and Cuba.
The novel highlights the brutal realities of slavery and the quest for freedom and equality.
Although incomplete due to lost chapters, it remains a significant work in African-American literature.
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Mentioned as a novel by Delaney that tells the story of an escaped slave fomenting uprising.
HAP 50 - Nation Within a Nation - Martin Delany
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Chuck Bryan as an early example of alternate history exploring themes of slavery and race.
Chuck Bryan as an early example of alternate history exploring themes of slavery and race.
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