The Entailed Hat; Or Patty Cannon's Times - George Alfred Townsend - Bog

""The Entailed Hat; Or Patty Cannon�������s Times: A Romance"" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical fiction novel set in the early 19th century in the United States. The book follows the story of a young woman named Patty Cannon, who becomes a notorious criminal and slave trader. The novel begins with Patty as a young girl, growing up on a farm in Maryland. She is orphaned at a young age and forced to work for a wealthy family. After being mistreated for years, Patty runs away and becomes involved in the underground world of slave trading. As Patty rises in power and wealth, she becomes more ruthless and violent, committing numerous crimes and murders. The book also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the issue of slavery and the tensions between the North and South. The story is told through the perspective of several different characters, including Patty herself, a young lawyer named Richard, and a slave named Mingo. The book is filled with suspense, action, and drama, as the characters navigate their way through a dangerous and complex world. Overall, ""The Entailed Hat; Or Patty Cannon�������s Times: A Romance"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores a dark period in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the issue of slavery and the lengths some people were willing to go to maintain their power and wealth.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.