"Down in the Ravine" is a fascinating story written by Charles Egbert Craddock about the lives of ordinary people during the American Civil War. The main character, Jones, risks his own life trying to help escape slaves across a dangerous ravine. The book contains elements of an adventure novel, tense scenes and deep philosophical reflections on freedom and truth. "Down in the ravine" will leave you forever with the experiences of the characters and the mysterious atmosphere during the dangerous realization of their dreams into reality.