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  • Madame Delphine

    by George Washington Cable ...
    The faces of the inmates are in keeping; of the passengers in the street a sad proportion are dingy and shabby; but just when these are putting you off your guard, there will pass you a woman—more likely two or three—of patrician beauty.Now, if you will go far enough down this old street, you will see, as you approach its intersection with——. Names in that region elude one like ghosts.However, as ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi

    Enriched edition. Exploring race, religion, and society in the South during Reconstruction

    by George Washington Cable, Juliet Carrington ...
    In "Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi," George Washington Cable weaves a rich narrative that explores the complexities of post-Civil War Southern society. The novel is characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid depictions of the Mississippi landscape, which serves as both a backdrop and a pivotal player in the unfolding drama. Cable employs a unique blend of realism and romanticism to ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Grandissimes

    by George Washington Cable ...
    The story revolves around the Grandissime family, particularly the conflicts and interactions between various social classes and racial groups in the city. It delves into the lives of Creoles, free people of color, and enslaved individuals, exploring their relationships, struggles, and the changing landscape of New Orleans society.The narrative captures the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans, ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Grandissimes

    A Story of Creole Life

    by George Washington Cable ...
    Setting forth formidable arguments for racial equality, Cable’s novel of feuding Creole families in early nineteenth-century New Orleans blends post–Civil War social dissent and Romanticism. ... Read more

    Was $15.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD

  • Bonaventure A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana

    by George Washington Cable ...
    The novel likely transports readers to the lush and evocative landscape of Acadian Louisiana, where they follow the lives of the characters inhabiting this vibrant setting. As a "prose pastoral," the book may emphasize the beauty of nature, the simplicity of rural life, and the close-knit communities that populate the region.Throughout the narrative, readers may encounter themes such as love, loss ... Read more

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  • The Amateur Garden

    by George Washington Cable ...
    "The Amateur Garden" by George Washington Cable is a delightful exploration of gardening that combines practical advice with a deep appreciation for nature. Cable, known for his vivid storytelling and connection to the Southern landscape, invites readers into the world of gardening with enthusiasm and expertise. He shares insights on various plants, cultivation techniques, and the joys of ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dr. Sevier

    by George Washington Cable ...
    Set in New Orleans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, "Dr. Sevier" tells the story of a young physician named Dr. Sevier, who is dedicated to serving the diverse communities of the city. Through Dr. Sevier's experiences, the novel explores themes of social justice, racial tensions, and the struggle for equality in the post-war South.The character of Dr. Sevier embodies ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bylow Hill

    by George Washington Cable ...
    The joys and challenges of small-town life: Cable paints a vivid picture of Bylow Hill, a community filled with warmth, quirky characters, and a strong sense of tradition. He also explores the challenges of living in a close-knit community, where everyone knows everyone else's business.Finding your place in the world: Godfrey's struggle to adjust to civilian life after the war is a universal theme ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Madame Delphine

    by George Washington Cable ...
    A few steps from the St. Charles Hotel, in New Orleans, brings you to and across Canal street, the central avenue of the city, and to that corner where the flower-women sit at the inner and outer edges of the arcaded sidewalk, and make the air sweet with their fragrant merchandise. The crowd—and if it is near the time of the carnival it will be great—will follow Canal street. But you turn, instead ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Cavalier

    by George Washington Cable ...
    Romance, Espionage, and Adventure in the American Civil WarFirst published in 1901, The Cavalier by George Washington Cable is a historical romance set in Mississippi during the American Civil War. The novel became a major commercial success and combines cavalry adventure, espionage, romance, mystery, and the atmosphere of a South transformed by war.The story is narrated by Richard Thorndyke Smith ... Read more

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  • The Cavalier

    by George Washington Cable ...
    The Cavalier by George Washington Cable ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Strange True Stories of Louisiana

    by George Washington Cable ...
    True stories are not often good art. The relations and experiences of real men and women rarely fall in such symmetrical order as to make an artistic whole. Until they have had such treatment as we give stone in the quarry or gems in the rough they seldom group themselves with that harmony of values and brilliant unity of interest that result when art comes in—not so much to transcend nature as to ... Read more

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