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 principles of compassion, empathy, and moral integrity as he navigates the challenges of his time. Geo...

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.

Excerptense was interrupted by the return of the _Fille à la Cassette_ and her aged, but sprightly, escort, from a circuit of the floor. Madame again opened her eyes, and the four prepared to depart. The Dragoon helped the Monk to fortify herself against the outer air. She was ready before the others. There was a pause, a low laugh, a whispered "Now!" She looked upon an unmasked, noble countenance, lifted her own mask a little, and then a little more; and then shut it quickly down ...

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 that resonates with readers of all ages. The novel explores the importance of finding purpose...

A romantic historical novel set in the American South focusing on honor and tradition.

First published in 1901, "The Cavalier" is a historical romance novel and bestseller set in the Antebellum American South.Cable, a native of New Orleans, was an important Southern author who is noted for his realistic portrayal of Creole life in his home state of Louisiana. An abolitionist with extreme regional pride, Cable was, as The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture notes, "unable to reconcile his love for the South with his abhorrence of slavery and racism;" accordingly, his wor...

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Bayou Teche is the dividing line. On its left is the land of bayous, lakes, and swamps; on its right, the beautiful short-turfed prairies of Western Louisiana. The Vermilion River divides the vast prairie into the countries of Attakapas on the east and Opelousas on the west. On its west bank, at its head of navigation, lies the sorry little town of Vermilionville, near about which on the north and east ...

The classic 19th century novel about a family navigating their lives and loves in New Orleans' Creole society.When The Grandissimes was first published in 1880, the book was criticized for its portrayal of forbidden love and the clash of cultures during the Reconstruction. Since then, the novel has been considered a masterful critique of racial and social inequality that resonates with modern readers.George Washington Cable's work has been compared...

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, portraying the traditions, customs, and languages of the diverse population. George Washington ...

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 make nature transcend herself.Yet I have learned to believe that good stories happen o...

George Washington Cable was an American author and reformer, noted for his stories dealing with Creole life in his native New Orleans. His early novels sought to recapture the picturesque times of the old French-Spanish city, while employing a realism that was new to Southern fiction. His works are characterised by freshness and charm, with a force of moral conviction. Although Cable was the son of slaveholders and fought in the Confederate cavalry, he saw slavery and attempts to d...

George Washington Cable was an American author and reformer, noted for his stories dealing with Creole life in his native New Orleans. His early novels sought to recapture the picturesque times of the old French-Spanish city, while employing a realism that was new to Southern fiction. His works are characterised by freshness and charm, with a force of moral conviction. Although Cable was the son of slaveholders and fought in the Confederate cavalry, he saw slavery and attempts to d...