Publisher's Synopsis
Ajax Defied The Lightning is a novel written by Leon Forrest Douglass and originally published in 1920. The story follows the life of Ajax, a young African American man who is trying to make his way in the world. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Ajax is determined to succeed and make a name for himself. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including other African Americans, white people, and even some Native Americans. Through his experiences, Ajax learns about the complexities of race relations in America and the struggles that people of color face on a daily basis. The novel is a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the American Dream, and it remains a classic of African American literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
