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Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance (1861)

Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance (1861)

Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller

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ISBN10: 1120641470
ISBN13: 9781120641472
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance (1861) is a novel written by Victor, also known as Metta Victoria Fuller. The book is set on a plantation in Louisiana and follows the story of Maum Guinea, an elderly slave woman who cares for the children on the estate. The story takes place during a holiday week, where the children are allowed to take a break from their daily chores and enjoy some leisure time. Maum Guinea takes on the role of storyteller, recounting tales of her own life as a slave and sharing her wisdom and experiences with the children. Throughout the book, the reader is given a glimpse into the harsh realities of life as a slave in the antebellum South. The novel explores themes of family, community, and resilience in the face of adversity. Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance (1861) is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life under slavery and a testament to the strength and resilience of those who endured it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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