The Chaneysville Incident
The Chaneysville Incident by David Bradley, published by Harper Collins on May 23, 1990, is a reissue edition comprising 448 pages in English. This narrative follows John Washington, a young black historian, as he embarks on a quest to uncover the hidden truths of his family’s history in Chaneysville. Driven by a personal obsession, John confronts the buried secrets and evils of his heritage while navigating his relationships with his family, the town, and his love interest.
Readers will find a deep exploration of themes related to history, personal identity, and the complexities of familial ties. As John delves into the scant records of his past, he grapples with the interplay of oppression, guilt, and acceptance. The story intricately weaves together the past and present, highlighting the impact of historical events on contemporary lives. This edition invites readers to reflect on the connections between history and personal experience, making it a significant addition to discussions surrounding heritage and identity.
Official synopsis Publisher
The legends say something happened in Chaneysville. The Chaneysville Incident is the powerful story of one man’s obsession with discovering what that something was–a quest that takes the brilliant and bitter young black historian John Washington back through the secrets and buried evil of his heritage. Returning home to care for and then bury his father’s closest friend and his own guardian, Old Jack Crawley, he comes upon the scant records of his family’s proud and tragic history, which he drives himself to reconstruct and accept. This is the story of John’s relationship with his family, the town, and the woman he loves; and also between the past and the present, between oppression and guilt, hate and violence, love and acceptance.
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