The Story of a Thousand is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and published in 1895. The story is set in the post-Civil War era, and focuses on the lives of African Americans in the South. The main character, a former slave named Sis, tells her life story, starting with her childhood on a plantation and continuing through her experiences during and after the Civil War. Throughout the book, Sis faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including...