Project Gutenberg 2015-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 143 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West) 1860 1931 Clinedinst, Benjamin West 08002115 Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the changes in Southern society during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, depicting the lives and struggles of its characters, including young Jacquelin Gray and his cousin Steve Allen, against the backdrop of political and social turmoil. Through its setting in a fictional Southern county, the narrative brings to life the complexities and conflicts experienced by families and individuals in this transformative period. The opening of the book introduces the Gray plantation, “Red Rock,” and establishes a vivid sense of place through descriptions of the landscape, local lore, and the characters' relationships. Young Jacquelin is depicted as eager and somewhat reckless, influenced by his cousin Steve, who embodies an adventurous spirit. As the boys navigate their childhood, they confront social hierarchies and the legacy of slavery, reflecting the broader societal shifts that occur as the country grapples with the aftermath of war and reconstruction. The initial chapters set the stage for a compelling exploration of youth, camaraderie, and the clash between old traditions and a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 1219997 2025-07-20T04:32:02.402088 text/html 1219110 2024-10-24T17:50:30 text/html 1193233 2025-07-20T04:32:16.600059 application/epub+zip 1189859 2025-07-20T04:32:04.524103 application/epub+zip 580947 2025-07-20T04:32:03.410082 application/epub+zip 1470531 2025-07-20T04:32:25.490985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1376702 2025-07-20T04:32:15.455083 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 769593 2022-09-22T13:14:26.396122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1135657 2025-07-20T04:32:01.036092 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1115691 2024-10-24T17:50:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18120 2025-07-20T04:32:25.643962 application/rdf+xml 18179 2025-07-20T04:32:03.523067 image/jpeg 2493 2025-07-20T04:32:03.468057 image/jpeg 1065577 2025-07-20T04:32:02.523128 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 en.wikipedia