Publisher's Synopsis
The Trail of the Hawk is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1915. The story follows the life of a young man named Neil Kingsblood, who grows up in a small town in the Midwest. Neil is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a successful lawyer and making a name for himself in the world.However, Neil's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that his family has a secret. His great-grandmother was black, which means that Neil has black ancestry. This revelation shocks Neil and causes him to question his identity and his place in the world.As Neil begins to explore his black heritage, he becomes increasingly aware of the racism and prejudice that exists in his community. He witnesses firsthand the way that black people are treated differently and discriminated against, and he becomes determined to fight for their rights.The Trail of the Hawk is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, race, and social justice. Through Neil's journey, readers are challenged to confront their own biases and prejudices and to consider the ways in which they can work to create a more just and equitable society.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.
