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A Man for the Ages Partially Recalled Black Slavery Ties
Irving Bacheller's tale unfolds with Abe's rising status in New Salem and a tense escape of enslaved people aided by Samson and Peasley. A violent confrontation with Abraham Biggs erupts over the escaped slaves, leading to arrests, shifting loyalties, and a cautious retreat toward safety as moral conflict and personal romance intertwine amid a fragile family and community.
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Tése
Abe
New Islem
Ann Ratledge
Sim
New Salem
Kelso
Hopesdale
Samson Traylor
Harry Woodles
Powey
Tislsvus
Pesglex
Eigen
Sumnon
Sarah
Harry
Samson
Orien
St. Louie
Sul
Canada
John Peasley
Tazewell County
Eliphalat Biggs
St. Taul
Peasley
Marrs
St. Lois
Bim
Brimswad
Marty
Brimstead
Feary Brimstead
Semson
Flatry
Biggs
Harvey
Auris
Barry
Gros
Sanson
Erry
Paasiav
Pessley
Bises
Brimstead’s
Will Peasley
Feu
Brimstead's
Pani Biges
Mere
Persley
Riggs
Rugs
Passles
Trees
Bpim Steat
Phat
Savison
Uttle
Jawe
Freeman Collar
Pegelev
Jack
Lin
Collar
Nate Maskell
Sarason
Fica Valley
Hirey
Tarry
Vonsin Nie
Tearien
Coller
Brooks
Mike Treahie
Beard
Wright
Fiameon
Ua Ulich
Dan
Alten
Beardstown