Marshland
Marshland by Sheryse Noelle DuBose is a historical fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 21, 2013. This edition spans 260 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins at the onset of the Civil War, following a slave family’s escape from a plantation near Beaufort, South Carolina, as they rely on ancestral knowledge to survive in the wilderness.
Readers will find a portrayal of the family’s journey as they navigate the challenges of freedom, encountering both allies and adversaries among other ex-slaves. The story unfolds as they travel from the South Carolina Low Country to Pinckney Island and ultimately to Hilton Head Island, highlighting the complexities of their quest for safety. Themes of resilience and the struggle for liberation are woven throughout this compelling tale.
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At the start of the Civil War, a slave family escapes from a plantation outside of Beaufort, South Carolina, living off the land as taught by their ancestors. When their comfortable life is suddenly disrupted by an unfortunate encounter with a Union Army Soldier causing them to flee again, these ex-slaves fear that being caught and sent back to their owners is the least of their worries. As the family makes their way from the mainland of the South Carolina Low Country, to Pinckney Island, and finally to Hilton Head Island, they encounter many ex-slaves along the way. Some are able to help, while others cause hurt. Will this family finally make it to freedom or will their trouble finally catch up to them?
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