The Bondage of Ballinger is a novel written by Roswell Field that explores the themes of slavery, power, and corruption in the American South during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of a slave named Ballinger, who is owned by a wealthy plantation owner named Colonel Ashley. Ballinger is a talented blacksmith and is treated relatively well by his owner, but he dreams of freedom and is determined to escape the clutches of slavery.As...