The Spectre In The Cart: 1908: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Spectre In The Cart: 1908 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Page, Thomas Nelson (1853–1922).
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"The Spectre In The Cart" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the post-Civil War American South, the book explores themes of political tension, racial conflict, and the consequences of violence within communities. It centers around the philosophical and supernatural reflections of Stokeman, who recounts a gruesome tale that intertwines a murder investigation with elements of the uncanny. The story unfolds as Stokeman reminisces about a politically charged time in his county, where the tensions between whites and newly freed blacks reach a boiling point. Following the election, a well-liked farmer, John Halloway, and his wife are brutally murdered, leading to suspicion falling upon an old darky, Joel Turnell, and his son Absalom. As Stokeman navigates his role as the prosecutor, he grapples with the weight of justice, personal guilt, and the repercussions of mob mentality when old Joel is lynched by a vengeful crowd. The climax culminates in a haunting experience for Stokeman when he witnesses the spectres of both Joel and Absalom, leaving him with the sobering realization of the moral complexities surrounding crime and punishment in a divided society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spectre In The Cart: 1908
- Author credits: Page, Thomas Nelson (1853–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Fiction
- Short stories
- Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Historical Novels
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