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The Deliverance

"The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields" is a 1904 novel penned by the American author Ellen Glasgow. The book, set against the backdrop of Virginia's tobacco plantations, enjoyed significant commercial success, securing the position of the second highest-selling book in the United States in 1904.

1900: "Voice of the People" Publication

Ellen Glasgow published her novel "Voice of the People" in 1900, marking the beginning of a trilogy of novels chronicling Virginia's history.

1902: "The Battle-Ground" Publication

Ellen Glasgow released her novel "The Battle-Ground" in 1902, the second book in her trilogy about Virginia's history spanning from the Civil War to the early 20th century.

1904: "The Deliverance" Publication

In 1904, Ellen Glasgow's novel, "The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields," was published and became the second-best selling book in the United States that year.

1910: Synopsis Published

A synopsis of "The Deliverance" was published in 1910, providing readers with a summarized version of the novel's plot.