New Hope Or The Rescue: A Tale Of The Great Kanawha (1855)

""New Hope or The Rescue: A Tale of the Great Kanawha"" is a novel written by John Lewis and published in 1855. The story is set in Virginia during the 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Hope. Hope is a slave who is separated from her family and sold to a cruel plantation owner. She endures many hardships and struggles to survive, but eventually finds a new hope in the form of a kind and compassionate white woman named Mary. Mary helps Hope escape from slavery and find freedom along the Great Kanawha River. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and dangers, but their determination and courage keep them going. The novel is a powerful and emotional story of hope, resilience, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. It is also a testament to the strength and bravery of those who fought against slavery and worked towards a better future for all.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.