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The Grandissimes (Hardcover)
George Washington Cable; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R480
Discovery Miles 4 800
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honoré Grandissime, is
faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the
livelihood of future generations. The old guard is confronted by
new thinkers, opposing their way of life and actively seeking
change. Honoré Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole
family consisting of a half-brother, who is mixed race, and an
uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits
the Grandissimes, his abolitionist views cause friction among the
elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to
maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political
climate, this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances
to come to ahead. The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life gives an
authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It
highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on
mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and
lasting impact. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Grandissimes: A Story of
Creole Life is both modern and readable.
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The Grandissimes (Paperback)
George Washington Cable; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R305
Discovery Miles 3 050
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honore Grandissime, is
faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the
livelihood of future generations. The old guard is confronted by
new thinkers, opposing their way of life and actively seeking
change. Honore Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole
family consisting of a half-brother, who is mixed race, and an
uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits
the Grandissimes, his abolitionist views cause friction among the
elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to
maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political
climate, this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances
to come to ahead. The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life gives an
authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It
highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on
mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and
lasting impact. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Grandissimes: A Story of
Creole Life is both modern and readable.
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The Creoles of Louisiana
George Washington Cable, Joseph Pennell
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R1,002
Discovery Miles 10 020
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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