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Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories

Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories

Written by: Alice Dunbar Nelson
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Dive into the vibrant and complex Creole society of New Orleans through these captivating tales that illuminate the challenges faced by black Americans at the close of the nineteenth century. - Summary by Jim LockeCopyright Culture and Heritage classics Science Social Sciences World
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