02107cam a22003253u 4500 23513 UtSlPG 20260610133535.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 Old Jabe's Marital Experiments : 1908 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-16 Produced by David Widger "Old Jabe's Marital Experiments" by Thomas Nelson Page is a humorous novella written in the early 20th century. The book explores the eccentric life of Jabez, a freedman from the South who is characterized by his myriad matrimonial experiments. Through its comedic lens, the story reveals themes related to race, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships in a post-Civil War era. The narrative centers around Jabez, an old, comedic figure known for his numerous wives and his uncanny ability to procure new ones shortly after bidding farewell to the previous. Living a life of dependency on his former mistress, Mrs. Meriwether, Jabez is portrayed as a clever and humorous man who manages to navigate through life by charming those around him, particularly the women he marries. As he recounts the tales of his wives, including their departures and his motives for marrying them, the story unfolds with a blend of irony and social commentary, revealing the intricate dynamics of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness amidst the backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories African Americans -- Fiction Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23513 64565 64565