{"product_id":"the-grandissimes-9781513273884","title":"The Grandissimes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honoré Grandissime, is faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the livelihood of future generations.\u003c\/b\u003e The old guard is confronted by new thinkers, opposing their way of life and actively seeking change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole family consisting of a half-brother, who is mixed race, and an uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits the Grandissimes, his abolitionist views cause friction among the elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political climate, this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances to come to ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life\u003c\/i\u003e gives an authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and lasting impact. \u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Washington Cable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291929948411,"sku":"9781513273884","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513273884.jpg?v=1772484318","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-grandissimes-9781513273884","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}