The Grandissimes Contributor(s): Cable, George Washington (Author), Editions, Mint (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1513268880 ISBN-13: 9781513268880 Publisher: Mint Editions OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | African American - Historical - Fiction | Southern |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5" W x 8" (0.77 lbs) 320 pages |
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Publisher Description: A prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honor 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. Honor 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. |