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George Washington Cable (October 12, 1844 - January 31, 1925) was an American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been called "the most important southern artist working in the late 19th century, as well... Read Full Overview

The main road to wealth in New Orleans has long been Carondelet street. There you see the most alert faces; noses-it seems to one-with more and sharper edge, and eyes smaller and brighter and with less distance between them than one notices in other streets. It is there that... Read Full Overview

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The main road to wealth in New Orleans has long been Carondelet street. There you see the most alert faces; noses-it seems to one-with more and sharper edge, and eyes smaller and brighter and with less distance between them than one notices in other streets. It is there that... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to 19th-century New Orleans with George W. Cable's "Dr. Sevier," a captivating exploration of Louisiana's vibrant social life and customs. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic work of historical fiction, offering a glimpse into a bygone... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to 19th-century New Orleans with George W. Cable's "Dr. Sevier," a captivating exploration of Louisiana's vibrant social life and customs. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic work of historical fiction, offering a glimpse into a bygone... Read Full Overview

Dr. Sevier is a novel set in 19th-century New Orleans, exploring the life of a principled physician who confronts the moral dilemmas of wealth disparity and social inequality. The story delves into the internal conflict of a dedicated doctor who seeks to serve those in need,... Read Full Overview

Dr. Sevier is a novel by George Washington Cable. The book is set in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 1800s and follows the life of Dr. Sevier, a respected physician and member of the community. The story explores themes of race, class, and social status, as Dr. Sevier navigates... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview