The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock

The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock is a novel written by Thomas Nelson Page that tells the story of a wealthy, elderly gentleman named Colonel Beverley, who lives in Virginia during the late 1800s. The colonel is a well-respected member of society and is known for his kind and generous nature. However, he is also known for his stubbornness and his insistence on maintaining the traditional ways of the Old South.The story follows the colonel as he struggles with the changing times and the new ideas and values that are emerging in the post-Civil War South. He is particularly resistant to the idea of racial equality and is deeply troubled by the growing influence of African Americans in society.Despite his prejudices, the colonel is a complex and sympathetic character, and the novel explores his inner turmoil and his eventual realization that he must adapt to the changing world around him. Along the way, he forms a deep bond with a young African American boy named Dick, who teaches him valuable lessons about compassion and understanding.The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, class, and tradition in the American South. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.1901. Thomas Nelson Page, author of short stories, novels, essays, and poetry, is best known for his role as literary spokesman for the glories of the Old South. The book begins: He was one of my first acquaintances when I came up to town to live; for I met him almost immediately after I gave up my country identity and melted into the sea of the city, though I did not learn his name for some time afterwards, and therefore knew him, as I found many others did, simply as, the Old Gentleman of the Black Stock. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.