Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi by George Washington Cable

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Author Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
Illustrator Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay), 1875-1933
Title Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi
Note Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Gideon's Band: A Tale of the Mississippi" by George Washington Cable is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores life along the Mississippi River, particularly focusing on the experiences and interactions of various characters aboard a steamboat named the "Votaress". Key figures include Ramsey Hayle, a young woman navigating her way through a world filled with both vibrant human drama and the harsh realities of a society influenced by immigration and commerce. The opening of "Gideon's Band" vividly depicts the bustling scene at a steamboat levee in New Orleans, where numerous individuals and colorful characters converge. The narrative introduces us to the "Votaress", preparing for its journey upriver, and illustrates its significance as a new vessel while highlighting the diverse passengers waiting to board. Among these passengers, young Ramsey Hayle stands out as she interacts with her surroundings, filled with curiosity and excitement about the journey ahead. The dynamics between various characters, including the Hayle twins and the passengers of different backgrounds, hint at the central conflicts and themes that will unfold throughout the novel. This slow build in the opening chapters sets the stage for deeper explorations of identity, class, and the tensions of the antebellum South. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Mississippi River -- Fiction
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