George Washington Cable's insightful storytelling and profound understanding of the region make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the cultural richness of Louisiana.

Beneath the romantic surface of these Creole stories lies a scathing social satire that explores the problems of racially and culturally diverse antebellum New Orleans.

How is this book unique?

Excerpt rs ago, and because of its unsafety is being taken down at the present writing.] This ravine, the middle one of the grove's three, is about a hundred feet wide.

True stories are not often good art.

Originally published in 1879, Old Creole Days catapulted Cable to national recognition. The stories within reflect the everyday life of the New Orleans Creoles through a mixture of humor and the unique Creole patois.

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