The Land
The Land by Mildred D. Taylor, published by Penguin in 2001, is a compelling addition to the acclaimed Logan family series. This edition, written in English and spanning 375 pages, delves into the history of the Logan family, focusing on Paul-Edward Logan, the grandfather of Cassie Logan, a character familiar to readers of the Newbery Medal-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Set in the post-Civil War South, the narrative explores themes of land ownership and the challenges faced by black families during this period.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Paul-Edward embarks on a journey to claim his legacy amidst the social issues of prejudice and racism. His adventures highlight the complexities of his heritage as the son of a white plantation owner and a former slave. The Land not only recounts his quest for land ownership but also reflects the historical context of the 19th century United States, offering insights into the struggles and triumphs of a black family striving for dignity and autonomy in a divided society.
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Millions of fans have followed the Logan family in their seven-book series. Living in the South in the not-so-distant past, the Logans are the only black family to own farmland, while most of their black neighbors are sharecroppers on white-owned land. But where did this valuable legacy come from?
The story begins with Paul-Edward Logan, grandfather of Cassie Logan, the beloved protagonist of Newbery Medal–winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Born during the Civil War, Paul-Edward is the son of a white plantation owner and a former slave. Though not an unusual heritage, his upbringing is. Paul-Edward’s white father sees to it that he and his sister have many of the privileges their white half-brothers enjoy. But at fourteen, Paul-Edward runs away to seek his fortune. His story is filled with exciting, sometimes heart-breaking adventures, and what is most amazing, his dream of land-ownership, almost impossible for a black person to accomplish in the post–Civil War South, becomes reality.
The Land, like all the books in this award-winning series, is based on the experiences of the Taylor family, bringing historical truth and power to this awe-inspiring story.
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