Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 219 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) 1850 1891 Pheleg Van Trusedale Adams, Francis Colburn Manuel Pereira; Or, The Sovereign Rule of South Carolina Produced by Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger "Manuel Pereira; Or, The Sovereign Rule of South Carolina" by F. Colburn Adams is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story likely explores themes of maritime life, racial dynamics, and the legal injustices present in Southern society as the narrative unfolds on the context of a ship at sea and its ill-fated journey. The protagonist, Manuel Pereira, emerges as a significant character, a steward of mixed heritage, whose story signifies the struggles of free people of color against oppressive laws in South Carolina. The opening of the book introduces the British brig Janson, captained by Thompson, as it encounters tumultuous weather at sea, shaping the backdrop for Manuel's character. Amidst the chaos, we see a focus on Manuel's bravery and determination to assist the crew, showcasing his commitment to their welfare even during dire circumstances. The captain and crew face their fears of impending disaster, bringing out the superstitions prevalent among sailors. Additionally, there is an exploration of the racial intricacies and prejudices as the characters discuss the implications of being a person of color in a region marked by strict social hierarchies. As the ship makes its way to Charleston, it becomes apparent that Manuel's fate is intertwined with the broader societal issues that will challenge him upon the vessel's arrival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Biographical fiction Pereira, Manuel -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction South Carolina -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 584612 2025-07-02T11:50:17.677536 text/html 594126 2021-01-27T06:45:58 text/html 307911 2025-07-02T11:50:26.321453 application/epub+zip 316070 2025-07-02T11:50:21.200469 application/epub+zip 278258 2025-07-02T11:50:19.943396 application/epub+zip 618649 2025-07-02T11:50:30.506422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 580848 2025-07-02T11:50:25.484352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518761 2022-09-03T03:52:48.469200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517823 2025-07-02T11:50:16.995489 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517595 2018-03-14T14:38:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 513744 2010-01-11T13:06:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 513735 2010-01-11T13:06:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23320 2025-07-02T11:50:30.643394 application/rdf+xml 23113 2025-07-02T11:50:20.445377 image/jpeg 4894 2025-07-02T11:50:20.193412 image/jpeg 197972 2018-03-17T07:55:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 197475 2010-01-11T13:07:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 205985 2021-01-27T06:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 197458 2010-01-11T13:07:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 299963 2025-07-02T11:50:17.723450 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