Tidewater is a historical novel written by Clifford Dowdy. The story is set in the early 18th century in Virginia, USA, and follows the lives of two families, the Blands and the Carters. The Blands are a wealthy and influential family who own a large plantation, while the Carters are a struggling family who work as indentured servants on the Blands' plantation.As the story progresses, the two families become intertwined through marriage and business dealings. However, tensions arise as the Blands become increasingly involved in the slave trade, while the Carters become more sympathetic to the plight of the enslaved people.The novel explores themes of power, wealth, race, and morality in colonial America. It also provides a detailed look at the social and economic structures of the time, including the roles of women and the complex relationships between different social classes.Overall, Tidewater is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Virginia and the United States.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.