The Awakening Of Hezekiah Jones: A Story Dealing With Some Of The Problems Affecting The Political Rewards Due The Negro (1916)

by John Edward Bruce

Book Overview

The Awakening of Hezekiah Jones is a novel written by John Edward Bruce and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of Hezekiah Jones, a young African American man who becomes involved in the political struggles of his community in the early 20th century. Through Hezekiah's experiences, the novel explores the challenges faced by black Americans in trying to secure their political rights and the obstacles they encounter along the way. The book is set in a small town in the American South, where Hezekiah lives with his family and works as a laborer. When a local politician offers to help him get a job in the city, Hezekiah jumps at the chance. However, he soon discovers that the politician's promises are empty and that he is being used for his vote in an upcoming election. As Hezekiah becomes more involved in the political process, he meets other black activists who are fighting for their rights. He also confronts racism and violence from white supremacists who are determined to keep black Americans from gaining political power. The Awakening of Hezekiah Jones is a powerful novel that explores the complex issues of race, politics, and social justice in America. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1163881376
• ISBN13: 9781163881378
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"