The Southerner - A Romance of the Real Lincoln

Exploring themes of racial superiority and glorification of the antebellum South, the author presents a controversial perspective through historical romance. His "Trilogy of Reconstruction" depicts African Americans as inferior while advocating for segregation, reflecting his complex views on race despite claiming to oppose slavery. Personal experiences, including a violent incident involving the Ku Klux Klan, influenced his narratives. The Southerner: A Romance of the Real Lincoln, published in 1913, continues to showcase his contentious beliefs and historical interpretations.