OLD CREOLE DAYS by G.W. Cable ~ SCARCE 1st/1st 1879 ~ Cajun Creole New Orleans

Description: OLD CREOLE DAYS by G.W. Cable ~ First Edition / First Printing 1879 ~ Cajun Creole Life New Orleans Louisiana Racism Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1879) Rare, first edition, first printing of "Old Creole Days" by G.W. Cable from 1879, in very good overall condition. The boards and binding are solid and tight with shelf-wear to the spine and rubbed corners. The pages are crisp and clean save for previous owner's inscription on the first blank page. A few stray issues include: two small repaired tears to title page; corner of p. 89-90 torn; repaired tear to top of p. 170 (please see pictures). The work is considered a cornerstone of post-Civil War literature and racial life in the "old South." Please see below for more information on Cable and his famous work. Description and Biography A collection of seven romantic tales, this was Cable's first published book. George Cable led a varied and interesting life, including stints in the Confederate Army, in newspaper work in New Orleans and as a writer. He became known in American literature as an artist and a social chronicler, using, for example Creole, in addition to English. His writings span the American South and Cable was considered the "leader in the noteworthy literary movement which has influenced nearly all southern writers" since the Civil War. In this literary school, the primary emphasis was on the portrayal of "local scenes, characters and historical episodes with accuracy instead of merely imaginative romanticism, and to interest readers by fidelity and sympathy in the portrayal of things well known to the authors." Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Also check out our other rare and out-of-print antiquarian books at Black Cat Caboodle. SHIPPINGShipping & Handling Fee Listed — covers shipping via USPS to anywhere in the continental U.S.International Shipping — available to anywhere that the UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE delivers. Please message me for a quote!SELLER INFO PAYPAL ONLY! Payment is due within 3 days of end of auction.Black Cat Caboodle THANKS you for looking — Happy eBaying! –

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