TY  - BOOK
AU  - Micheaux,Oscar
TI  - The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Western stories
KW  - Autobiographical fiction
KW  - African American pioneers -- Fiction
KW  - South Dakota -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2012-03-24; Produced by Cathy Maxam, Glen Fellows and the Online
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N2  - "The Conquest: The Story of a Negro Pioneer" by Oscar Micheaux is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and struggles of a Black protagonist, Oscar Devereaux, as he seeks to find his place in a society that often marginalizes his race, highlighting themes of ambition, discontent, and the pursuit of prosperity. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of African Americans during the era, particularly in relation to their desire for land and opportunity in the West.  At the start of the novel, the main character reflects on his past and his discontent with his life in Southern Illinois. He describes his origins, family, and the challenges faced by Black farmers in a predominantly white society. Throughout the opening chapters, Oscar conveys his aspirations to escape the limitations of his current situation, longing for a new start and a chance to succeed. This sets the stage for his journey westward, where he hopes to claim land and establish a better future for himself, all while grappling with the societal constraints and prejudices that follow him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39237
ER  -