Plantation Nation

by Mercedes King · 2013

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Emma Cartwright survives a traumatic event on her family's rice plantation and soon decides she must take a personal stand in the fight against slavery. Leaving her home and all she's ever known, she heads to Washington, D.C. and joins the Union Army—disguised as a young man. Despite the challenges and hardships, she serves as a soldier, nurse, and even spy. But what becomes even more dangerous for Emma is falling in love for the first time.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisAmerican Civil WarAmerican Civil WarMore like thisLess of this
Themes
slaveryslaveryMore like thisLess of this
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civil warcivil warMore like thisLess of thisWashington DCWashington DCMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 285 pages

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