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LoC No.: 13010925
Title: The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer
Credits:
Produced by Cathy Maxam, Glen Fellows and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer" by Oscar Micheaux is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and struggles of a Black protagonist, Oscar Devereaux, as he seeks to find his place in a society that often marginalizes his race, highlighting themes of ambition, discontent, and the pursuit of prosperity. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African Americans during the era, particularly in relation to their desire for land and opportunity in the West. At the start of the novel, the main character reflects on his past and his discontent with his life in Southern Illinois. He describes his origins, family, and the challenges faced by Black farmers in a predominantly white society. Throughout the opening chapters, Oscar conveys his aspirations to escape the limitations of his current situation, longing for a new start and a chance to succeed. This sets the stage for his journey westward, where he hopes to claim land and establish a better future for himself, all while grappling with the societal constraints and prejudices that follow him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Micheaux, Oscar, 1884-1951
EBook No.: 39237
Published: Mar 24, 2012
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: African American pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: South Dakota -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13010925
Title: The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer
Credits:
Produced by Cathy Maxam, Glen Fellows and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer" by Oscar Micheaux is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and struggles of a Black protagonist, Oscar Devereaux, as he seeks to find his place in a society that often marginalizes his race, highlighting themes of ambition, discontent, and the pursuit of prosperity. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African Americans during the era, particularly in relation to their desire for land and opportunity in the West. At the start of the novel, the main character reflects on his past and his discontent with his life in Southern Illinois. He describes his origins, family, and the challenges faced by Black farmers in a predominantly white society. Throughout the opening chapters, Oscar conveys his aspirations to escape the limitations of his current situation, longing for a new start and a chance to succeed. This sets the stage for his journey westward, where he hopes to claim land and establish a better future for himself, all while grappling with the societal constraints and prejudices that follow him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Micheaux, Oscar, 1884-1951
EBook No.: 39237
Published: Mar 24, 2012
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: African American pioneers -- Fiction
Subject: South Dakota -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.