FRANK YERBY
An epic historical novel set in Charleston, South Carolina during the 19th century, where the title character, a slave named Riah, hatches a daring plan to escape, and find freedom. The novel paints a vivid picture of the city’s high society, its corruption, and the tough lives of the poor African American community. This book is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.