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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWebb, Frank J.,
_d1828-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Garies and Their Friends
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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
700 1 _aStowe, Harriet Beecher,
_d1811-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11214
999 _c52661
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