{"product_id":"the-grandissimes-9781513268880","title":"The Grandissimes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honor  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 \u003cp\u003eHonor  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 \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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513268880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320","brand":"George Washington Cable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38027910021301,"sku":"9781513268880","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_95a82246-d461-44d1-b5af-adb0ad7817da.jpg?v=1609194117","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-grandissimes-9781513268880","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}