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_aWebb, Frank J., _d1828-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Garies and Their Friends |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Beth Scott and PG Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"The Garies and Their Friends" by Frank J. Webb is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of race, identity, and society in America during a period of intense debate over slavery and racial relations. The narrative revolves around the lives of free Black characters, particularly focusing on Mr. Garie and his family, who navigate the complex social dynamics of being of African descent in a society divided by color and class. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Mr. Garie's household, where a gathering reflects both luxury and the societal tensions of the time. The characters engage in lively conversation that includes discussions of identity and societal prejudices faced by people of color. Among the guests is Mr. Winston, a former slave now respected in his community, who shares his experiences, highlighting the struggles and societal perceptions of free Blacks in both Southern and Northern parts of the US. As the story unfolds, it is clear that the narrative will delve deeper into the relationships between the characters while also addressing the broader themes of race, heritage, and the pursuit of dignity and belonging within a prejudiced society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDomestic fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRace relations -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican American families -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRacially mixed people -- Fiction | ||
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_aStowe, Harriet Beecher, _d1811-1896 |
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