Albion Winegar Tourgee

Albion Winegar Tourgee was an American author, lawyer, and civil rights activist known for his Reconstruction-era novels, including 'A Fool's Errand' and 'Bricks Without Straw.' He served as a Union officer in the Civil War and later became a judge in North Carolina, where he championed African American rights. His works combined fiction with political commentary, reflecting his progressive views on racial equality.

Williamsfield, Ohio, USA May 2, 1838 Wikipedia
Novel Political fiction Social reform