Escalala: An American Tale (1824)

by Samuel Bellamy Beach

Escalala: An American Tale is a historical novel written by Samuel Bellamy Beach and published in 1824. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young American man named John Escalala. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and social class, as Escalala navigates his way through a changing America.Born to a wealthy family, Escalala is of mixed race and struggles to find his place in a society that is deeply divided along racial lines. He is forced to confront the prejudices of those around him, including his own family, as he tries to forge a path for himself in a world that is hostile to his existence.As the story unfolds, Escalala becomes involved in the political and social movements of his time, including the abolitionist movement and the fight for Native American rights. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, whose family disapproves of their relationship due to his mixed-race heritage.Throughout the novel, Beach offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 19th century America, including the political and social issues of the time. The novel is a powerful exploration of identity and belonging, as well as a moving portrait of a young man struggling to find his place in a changing world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165413221
• ISBN13: 9781165413225
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"