The Sins of the Father

The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South is a historical novel written by Thomas Dixon. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era and follows the life of a young man named John Graham, who is the son of a wealthy plantation owner. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of one's actions.John Graham grows up in a privileged environment, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a woman from a lower social class. His father disapproves of the relationship, and John is forced to make a difficult decision between his love and his family. As the story unfolds, John's actions have far-reaching consequences that affect his family and the people around him.The novel also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between the North and the South, the struggles of African Americans during Reconstruction, and the challenges faced by wealthy plantation owners.Overall, The Sins of the Father is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of life in the American South during a turbulent period in history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of the United States.1912. Dixon's earlier works including The Clansman, which was made into the movie, Birth of A Nation, made his reputation as the anti-black novelist for the Jim Crow south. In The Sins of the Father Dixon writes To the Reader: I wish it understood that I have not used in this novel the private life of Captain Randolph Shotwell, to whom this book is dedicated. I have drawn the character of my central figure from the authentic personal history of Major Daniel Norton himself, a distinguished citizen of the far South, with whom I was intimately acquainted for many years. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.