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Book Review of The Known World

The Known World
The Known World
Author: Edward P. Jones
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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A stiring look at the history of life in 1800 Virginia. Where slaves were property bought and sold with the other beast of burden. The story reads like conversation between friends gathered for a on the front porch.