1908. The book begins: For the scene of this narrative please take into mind a wide quarter-circle of country, such as any of the pretty women we are to know in it might have covered on the map with her half-opened fan. Let its northernmost corner be Vicksburg, the famous, on the Mississippi. Let the easternmost be Mobile, and let the most southerly and by far the most important, that pivotal corner of the fan from which all its folds radiate and where the whole pictured thing opens and shuts, be New Orleans. Then let the grave moment that gently ushers us in be a long-ago afternoon in the Louisiana Delta. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
Set in sultry New Orleans during the Civil War, this book tells the story of a certain army artillery unit and their various affairs with the women of the Big Easy.
The importance of New Orleans in American culture has made the city's place in the American imagination a crucial topic for literary scholars and cultural historians. While databases of bibliographical information on New Orleans-centered fiction are available, they are of little use to scholars researching works written before the 1980s. In The New Orleans of Fiction: A Research Guide, James A. Kaser provides detailed synopses for more than 500 works of fiction significantly set in New Orleans and published between 1836 and 1980. The synopses include plot summaries, names of major characters, and an indication of physical settings. An appendix provides bibliographical information for works dating from 1981 well into the 21st century, while a biographical section provides basic information about the authors, some of whom are obscure and would be difficult to find in other sources. Written to assist researchers in locating works of fiction for analysis, the plot summaries highlight ways in which the works touch on major aspects of social history and cultural studies (i.e., class, ethnicity, gender, immigrant experience, and race). The book is also a useful reader advisory tool for librarians and readers who want to identify materials for leisure reading, particularly since genre, juvenile, and young adult fiction—as well as literary fiction—are included.
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 deny freedmen full public rights as moral wrongs. He produced powerful essays and lectures, urging the cause of black rights in the face of violent abuse in the Southern press. Now regarded as the most important Southern writer of the late nineteenth century, Cable and his work would pave the way for the achievements of William Faulkner. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Cable’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Cable’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major works * All 11 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare books appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are illustrated with their original artwork * Rare short fiction available in no other collection * Cable’s complete non-fiction, including the seminal essay ‘The Silent South’, first time in digital print * Features a bonus biography * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Novels The Grandissimes (1880) Madame Delphine (1881) Dr. Sevier (1882) Bonaventure (1888) John March, Southerner (1894) The Cavalier (1901) Bylow Hill (1902) Kincaid’s Battery (1908) Gideon’s Band (1914) The Flower of the Chapdelaines (1917) Lovers of Louisiana (1918) The Shorter Fiction Old Creole Days (1879) Strange True Stories of Louisiana (1890) Strong Hearts (1899) Père Raphaël (1909) The Non-Fiction The Creoles of Louisiana (1884) The Silent South (1885) New Orleans (1889) The Negro Question (1890) The Busy Man’s Bible and How to Study and Teach It (1891) A Memory of Roswell Smith (1892) William Cullen Bryant (1911) The Amateur Garden (1914) The Dance in Place Congo (1917) The Poem A New Arrival (1882) The Biography George W. Cable (1901) by E. F. Harkins
Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection of the carefully selected Civil War novels and stories: History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (James Ford Rhodes) The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane) The Veteran (Stephen Crane) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain) A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) The Guns of Bull Run (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Guns of Shiloh (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Scouts of Stonewall (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Sword of Antietam (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Star of Gettysburg (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Rock of Chickamauga (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Shades of the Wilderness (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Tree of Appomattox (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Crisis (Winston Churchill) Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (John William De Forest) With Lee in Virginia (G. A. Henty) Who Would Have Thought It? (María Ruiz de Burton) The Long Roll (Mary Johnston) Cease Firing (Mary Johnston) The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis (Thomas Dixon Jr.) Kincaid's Battery (George Washington Cable) The Border Spy (Harry Hazelton) The Battle Ground (Ellen Glasgow) Who Goes There? (B. K. Benson) Ailsa Paige (Robert W. Chambers) Special Messenger (Robert W. Chambers) How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion (George W. Peck) Raiding with Morgan (Byron A. Dunn) Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins (John Esten Cooke) Brother Against Brother (John R. Musick) The Last Three Soldiers (W. H. Shelton) A War-Time Wooing (Charles King) The Iron Game (Henry F. Keenan) The Blockade Runners (Jules Verne) The Lost Despatch (Natalie Sumner Lincoln) My Lady of the North (Randall Parrish) Uncle Daniel's Story of "Tom" Anderson (John McElroy) The Red Acorn (John McElroy) Winning His Way (Charles Carleton Coffin) A Daughter of the Union (Lucy Foster Madison) Chasing an Iron Horse (Edward Robins) The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale)
DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest novels and stories written in the aftermath of the Civil War, trying to show the truth in disguise of fiction, the trauma, the turmoil, the massacre and the heroism of all people involved: Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage The Little Regiment The Veteran The Private History of a Campaign That Failed & A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge A Horseman in the Sky Chickamauga Joseph A. Altsheler: The Guns of Bull Run The Guns of Shiloh The Scouts of Stonewall The Sword of Antietam The Star of Gettysburg The Rock of Chickamauga The Shades of the Wilderness The Tree of Appomattox The Crisis (Winston Churchill) Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (John William De Forest) With Lee in Virginia (G. A. Henty) Who Would Have Thought It? (María Ruiz de Burton) The Long Roll (Mary Johnston) Cease Firing (Mary Johnston) The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis (Thomas Dixon Jr.) Kincaid's Battery (George Washington Cable) The Border Spy (Harry Hazelton) The Battle Ground (Ellen Glasgow) Who Goes There? (B. K. Benson) Ailsa Paige (Robert W. Chambers) Special Messenger (Robert W. Chambers) How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion (George W. Peck) Raiding with Morgan (Byron A. Dunn) Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins (John Esten Cooke) Brother Against Brother (John R. Musick) The Last Three Soldiers (W. H. Shelton) A War-Time Wooing (Charles King) The Iron Game (Henry F. Keenan) The Blockade Runners (Jules Verne) The Lost Despatch (Natalie Sumner Lincoln) My Lady of the North (Randall Parrish) Uncle Daniel's Story of "Tom" Anderson (John McElroy) The Red Acorn (John McElroy) Winning His Way (Charles Carleton Coffin) A Daughter of the Union (Lucy Foster Madison) Chasing an Iron Horse (Edward Robins) The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale) History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (James Ford Rhodes)
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the carefully picked out Civil War novels and stories: History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (James Ford Rhodes) The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane) The Veteran (Stephen Crane) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain) A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) The Guns of Bull Run (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Guns of Shiloh (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Scouts of Stonewall (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Sword of Antietam (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Star of Gettysburg (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Rock of Chickamauga (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Shades of the Wilderness (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Tree of Appomattox (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Crisis (Winston Churchill) Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (John William De Forest) With Lee in Virginia (G. A. Henty) Who Would Have Thought It? (María Ruiz de Burton) The Long Roll (Mary Johnston) Cease Firing (Mary Johnston) The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis (Thomas Dixon Jr.) Kincaid's Battery (George Washington Cable) The Border Spy (Harry Hazelton) The Battle Ground (Ellen Glasgow) Who Goes There? (B. K. Benson) Ailsa Paige (Robert W. Chambers) Special Messenger (Robert W. Chambers) How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion (George W. Peck) Raiding with Morgan (Byron A. Dunn) Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins (John Esten Cooke) Brother Against Brother (John R. Musick) The Last Three Soldiers (W. H. Shelton) A War-Time Wooing (Charles King) The Iron Game (Henry F. Keenan) The Blockade Runners (Jules Verne) The Lost Despatch (Natalie Sumner Lincoln) My Lady of the North (Randall Parrish) Uncle Daniel's Story of "Tom" Anderson (John McElroy) The Red Acorn (John McElroy) Winning His Way (Charles Carleton Coffin) A Daughter of the Union (Lucy Foster Madison) Chasing an Iron Horse (Edward Robins) The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale)
The 'North vs. South Collection' stands as a pivotal anthology, harnessing the vibrant tapestry of American literature to explore the multifaceted narratives and perspectives of the Civil War era. Through an assortment of genres including historical fiction, memoirs, and journalistic accounts, this collection navigates the tumultuous landscapes of conflict, cultural division, and reconstruction. The anthology is commendable for its balance, providing a platform for both renowned and obscure voices, enabling an inclusive historical discourse. The diversity in literary styles, from the adventurous tales of Jules Verne to the poignant social critiques of Ellen Glasgow, reflects the complexity and breadth of the human experience during this defining period in American history. The authors and editors, having either lived through the Civil War era or deeply studied it, bring authenticity and diverse perspectives to the collection. Their backgrounds, spanning journalism, military service, and literature, contribute to a rich, multifarious understanding of the era. The anthology resonates with the broader movements of realism and naturalism, embodying the conflict, valor, despair, and hope of the time. This confluence of authors creates a dialogue that transcends individual experiences, presenting a collective memory that is both unique and instructive. 'Readers venturing into the 'North vs. South Collection' will uncover a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the Civil War's kaleidoscopic narrative through the eyes of those who penned its history and fiction. This anthology not only educates but also captivates, inviting readers to traverse the emotional and intellectual breadth of a nation divided. It is an indispensable resource for those seeking to comprehend the complexities of American identity and the indelible impact of the Civil War on the nations fabric. The collection promises a journey of discovery, offering insights into the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit in times of turmoil.
