Owned and Disowned or the Chattel Child: A Tale of Southern Life (1857)

Owned and Disowned or The Chattel Child: A Tale of Southern Life is a novel written by Van Buren Denslow and originally published in 1857. The story is set in the American South during the era of slavery and follows the life of a young girl named Dilsy, who is born into slavery and raised by her mother on a plantation. Dilsy is treated kindly by her owner, Mr. Jacobs, but is ultimately sold to a cruel and abusive owner named Mr. Larkins. As Dilsy grows up, she experiences the harsh realities of slavery and witnesses the mistreatment and abuse of her fellow slaves. Despite the challenges she faces, Dilsy remains determined to find a way to escape and gain her freedom. The novel explores themes of slavery, race, and the struggle for freedom, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the American South during this tumultuous time period. The story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, and offers a powerful commentary on the injustices of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Overall, Owned and Disowned or The Chattel Child: A Tale of Southern Life is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.