The Garies And Their Friends - Paperback

by Frank J. Webb (Author), Harvey J. O'Higgins (Author)

""The Garies and Their Friends"" is a novel written by Frank J. Webb in 1857. The book is set in Philadelphia and follows the lives of two biracial families, the Garies and the Ellises, as they navigate the complexities of racial identity and discrimination in the mid-19th century United States. The Garies are a wealthy family consisting of a white father, George, his biracial wife, Emily, and their children. The Ellises are a less affluent family consisting of a black father, Clarence, his white wife, Mary, and their children. The novel explores the challenges faced by both families as they attempt to navigate a society that is hostile to their mixed-race status. The Garies, in particular, struggle with the tension between their desire to assimilate into white society and their recognition of the value of their black heritage. The novel also examines the role of gender and class in shaping the experiences of the characters. Overall, ""The Garies and Their Friends"" is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the complexities of race and identity in America. It is a significant work in the history of African American literature and an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about race and racism in the United States.Mrs. Garie had determined not to be sea-sick upon any account whatever, being fully persuaded she could brave the ocean with impunity, and was, accordingly, very brisk and blithe-looking, as she walked up and down upon the deck of the vessel. In the course of a few hours they sailed out of the harbour, and were soon in the open sea. She began to find out how mistaken she had been, as unmistakable symptoms convinced her of the vanity of all human calculations. ""Why, you are not going to be ill, Em, after all your valiant declarations!"" exclaimed Mr. Garie, supporting her unsteady steps, as they paced to and fro.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.