02674cam a22003253u 4500 14615 UtSlPG 20260610133338.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Adams, Nehemiah, 1806-1878 The Sable Cloud: A Southern Tale With Northern Comments (1861) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-06 Produced by Robert Shimmin, Amy Cunningham and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Sable Cloud: A Southern Tale With Northern Comments" by Nehemiah Adams is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a nuanced discussion of the institution of slavery through the lens of personal letters and reflections, addressing themes of humanity, compassion, and the contradictions inherent in the relationships between slaveholders and slaves. The book seems particularly focused on the emotional impact of these relationships, as illustrated through poignant exchanges between a Southern lady and her family regarding the death of a slave's child, alongside analytical commentary that challenges common perceptions of Southern slaveholders. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a deeply emotional letter from a Southern woman who describes the death and burial of a slave's infant. This intimate account evokes sympathy and presents the complexities of familial bonds and compassion that can exist within the context of slavery. The author also sets up a dialogue with Northern perceptions, juxtaposing the lady's heartfelt sentiments against the backdrop of prevailing anti-slavery narratives. Preceding chapters hint at the varied responses her letter elicits—from puzzlement about the nature of Southern slaveholders' humanity to an exploration of the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding slavery. Overall, the beginning of the book lays the groundwork for a broader critique of regional perspectives and challenges the reader to reconsider stereotypes about the South and its people in the context of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans -- Fiction Southern States -- Fiction Enslaved persons -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14615 56003 56003