Aunt Sally, Come Up! or the Nigger Sale (1859)

Aunt Sally, Come Up! Or The Nigger Sale is a novel written by Horace Greeley in 1859. The story revolves around a slave auction in the southern United States, where Aunt Sally, a beloved slave of the protagonist, is put up for sale. The protagonist, a young man named Harry, is determined to rescue Aunt Sally from her fate and sets out on a perilous journey to the auction site. Along the way, Harry encounters various obstacles and meets several characters, both good and bad, who help or hinder his mission. The novel is a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery and the dehumanizing effects it had on both slaves and slave owners. It is also a poignant story of love, courage, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Greeley's writing style is vivid and engaging, and his characters are well-drawn and memorable. Aunt Sally, Come Up! Or The Nigger Sale is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.