Arthur Swille politicizes, patronizes, and frets on his plantation in Swin'erd, Virginia, while his runaway slave, Raven Quickskill gives poetry readings and abolitionist lectures in Emancipation City, prompting his fellow fugitives to anger, fear, bravery, and betrayal.
- ISBN10 0380017989
- ISBN13 9780380017980
- Publish Date 1 November 1977 (first published 12 August 1976)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 July 2021
- Imprint Avon Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Language English