Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 250 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) 1850 1891 Pheleg Van Trusedale Adams, Francis Colburn Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter This etext was created by Charles Aldarondo. HTML by David Widger. "Our World; Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter" by F. Colburn Adams is a novel set in mid-19th century America, exploring the complex and often disturbing realities of Southern society, particularly in the context of slavery. The narrative sheds light on the intricate dynamics of a plantation, focusing on the experiences of the enslaved individuals as well as those of their owners. The tale likely centers around Marston, the plantation owner, and other pivotal characters, including those who are entangled in the moral and social consequences of slavery. At the start of the novel, the author introduces us to Marston’s plantation in South Carolina, evoking a stark contrast between the lush, serene landscape and the dark history of oppression and slavery that permeates it. The opening describes the daily lives of enslaved people working on the cotton fields, guided by the overseer John Ryan who embodies cruelty and control. The text hints at the complexity of relationships between enslaved individuals and their owners as it portrays both affection and injustice. As the story unfolds, characters such as Franconia and Clotilda, intertwined with themes of freedom, familial bonds, and the harsh realities of their dependent status, are introduced. The beginning sets a thought-provoking tone, emphasizing the tension between the beauty of the Southern landscape and the moral decay associated with slavery, positioning readers for a broader critique of society’s values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Slaveholders -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction PS Text Slavery Category: Novels Category: American Literature 1506597 2025-07-02T11:49:32.438163 text/html 1499421 2024-10-26T12:50:22 text/html 649005 2025-07-02T11:49:46.321133 application/epub+zip 670888 2025-07-02T11:49:36.253088 application/epub+zip 647009 2025-07-02T11:49:34.680169 application/epub+zip 1110380 2025-07-02T11:49:55.039040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1038674 2025-07-02T11:49:45.325129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1005744 2022-09-03T03:51:45.028175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1348112 2025-07-02T11:49:31.177127 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1328255 2024-10-26T12:50:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17239 2025-07-02T11:49:55.170032 application/rdf+xml 17106 2025-07-02T11:49:35.199122 image/jpeg 3896 2025-07-02T11:49:34.942143 image/jpeg 630172 2025-07-02T11:49:32.549146 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia