Black Soil

Black Soil is a novel written by Josephine Donovan, which is set in the early 20th century in the American South. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Lou, who is the daughter of a sharecropper. Mary Lou's family is struggling to make ends meet, and she dreams of a better life for herself.As she grows older, Mary Lou begins to question the injustices and inequalities that she sees in her community. She becomes involved in the civil rights movement and works to bring about change in her town. Along the way, she falls in love with a young activist named James, who shares her passion for justice.However, their relationship is complicated by the racial tensions of the time, and they must navigate the dangers and obstacles that come with their activism. As Mary Lou becomes more deeply involved in the movement, she must confront her own fears and doubts, and make difficult choices that will impact not only her own life, but the lives of those around her.Black Soil is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of race, class, and social justice in the American South. It is a story of hope, courage, and resilience, and a testament to the power of individuals to make a difference in the world.1930. A novel concerning an Irish family farming in northwest Iowa. The book begins: Direction?...There was no direction. The prairie stretched to the end of the world. Nell Connor, seated on a high wagon, swayed with the motion of the ox team and closed her eyes. Would there be, perhaps, some change in this scene when she looked again? No. No change. She became insensible to the prattle of Tim and the children, and listened to Dutch Fred as he directed his oxen. Gee-e. Haw! Haw! Ha-! On, on toward an elusive horizon. Did that driver with the long, bushy beard and kind gray eyes really know of a destination? Where was he taking the Connor family? Why had Tim selected land so far, far from any signs of life? It was hours, days, since the railroad terminal-the last connection with civilization-had been swallowed in those palpitating grasses.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.