Jug-Or-Not (1870) - Wright, Julia Mcnair
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Jug-Or-Not is a novel written by Julia McNair Wright in 1870. The story is set in the American South during the era of slavery and follows the lives of two families - the Carters and the Joneses. The Carters are a wealthy family who own a plantation and several slaves, while the Joneses are poor farmers who own nothing but their own freedom. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender through the relationships between the two families. The main character, Lizzie Carter, is a young white woman who falls in love with a black man named Joe. Their relationship is forbidden by the social…mehr

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Jug-Or-Not is a novel written by Julia McNair Wright in 1870. The story is set in the American South during the era of slavery and follows the lives of two families - the Carters and the Joneses. The Carters are a wealthy family who own a plantation and several slaves, while the Joneses are poor farmers who own nothing but their own freedom. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender through the relationships between the two families. The main character, Lizzie Carter, is a young white woman who falls in love with a black man named Joe. Their relationship is forbidden by the social norms of the time, and they face many obstacles and challenges as a result. The novel also delves into the lives of the slaves on the plantation, including a young girl named Tildy who dreams of freedom and a better life. The book portrays the harsh realities of slavery, including the violence and abuse that many slaves endured. Overall, Jug-Or-Not is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complex social and cultural dynamics of the American South in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and its lasting impact on American society.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.