02471cam a22003253u 4500 49648 UtSlPG 20260610134136.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08002115 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-07 Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the changes in Southern society during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, depicting the lives and struggles of its characters, including young Jacquelin Gray and his cousin Steve Allen, against the backdrop of political and social turmoil. Through its setting in a fictional Southern county, the narrative brings to life the complexities and conflicts experienced by families and individuals in this transformative period. The opening of the book introduces the Gray plantation, “Red Rock,” and establishes a vivid sense of place through descriptions of the landscape, local lore, and the characters' relationships. Young Jacquelin is depicted as eager and somewhat reckless, influenced by his cousin Steve, who embodies an adventurous spirit. As the boys navigate their childhood, they confront social hierarchies and the legacy of slavery, reflecting the broader societal shifts that occur as the country grapples with the aftermath of war and reconstruction. The initial chapters set the stage for a compelling exploration of youth, camaraderie, and the clash between old traditions and a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Fiction Clinedinst, B. West (Benjamin West), 1860-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49648 90486 90486