Pyrnelle, Louise Clarke 1850-1907 creator Sheppard, William Ludwell 1833-1912 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Diddie, Dumps & Tot; or, Plantation Child-Life" by Louise Clarke Pyrnelle is a fictional narrative that captures the childhood experiences of three little girls on a Southern plantation in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the adventures of Diddie, Dumps, and Tot, who interact affectionately with the enslaved individuals on their plantation, showcasing the complexities of their relationships in a historical context. The narrative aims to preserve the folk stories, games, and traditions of Southern slaves, reflecting a formative period that the author sought to immortalize. The opening of the book introduces Diddie, Dumps, and Tot, the daughters of Major Waldron, who live in a big house surrounded by both beautiful gardens and their enslaved caregivers, including the nurturing 'Mammy' and various other figures who help raise them. The description paints a vivid picture of plantation life and the closeness between the children and their caregivers. As the story progresses, we learn about their playful interactions, festive celebrations, and the lessons they receive from the adults around them. The text establishes a nostalgic tone as it explores the contrasts and connections between the lives of the white children and the enslaved individuals, illustrating a world soon to change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-11-24 Produced by Graeme Mackreth, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Plantation life -- Juvenile fiction African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17146 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17146 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133412.0 17146