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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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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Frederick Coffay Yohn (February 8, 1875 - June 6, 1933), often recognized only by his initials, F. C. Yohn, was an artist and magazine illustrator.Yohn's work appeared in publications including Scribner's Magazine, Harper's Magazine, and Collier's Weekly. Books he illustrated... Read Full Overview

Saturday, April, 1852. There was a fervor in the sky as of an August noon, although the clocks of the city would presently strike five. Dazzling white clouds, about to show the earliest flush of the sun's decline, beamed down upon a turbid river harbor, where the water was deep... Read Full Overview

George Washington Cable (1844-1925) was an American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native Louisiana. His most important works are "Old Creole Days," "The Grandissimes," and "Madame Delphine".

Gideon's Band is a novel written by George W. Cable that tells the story of a group of musicians who travel along the Mississippi River in the 19th century. The book follows the adventures of the band as they perform in various towns and cities, encountering a variety of characters... Read Full Overview

"Gideon's Band" from George Washington Cable. American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana (1844-1925).

Gideon's Band is a novel set in the Mississippi River valley during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. Written by George W. Cable, the story follows the lives of a group of African American men who form a musical band and their struggles to make a living... Read Full Overview