Bricks Without Straw

Step into the world of Albion W. Tourgée's political fiction masterpiece, 'Bricks Without Straw', as it unravels the tumultuous era of Reconstruction in the American South. Unlike its contemporaries, this novel daringly gives voice to emancipated slaves, shedding light on their struggles and aspirations. Through the eyes of Tourgée, a Radical Republican deeply involved in shaping North Carolina's destiny, witness the harrowing consequences of Klan terrorism, civil rights violations, and political corruption.