| Author |
Pyrnelle, Louise Clarke, 1850-1907 |
| Illustrator |
Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912 |
| Title |
Diddie, Dumps & Tot; or, Plantation child-life
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| Alternate Title |
Diddie, Dumps and Tot; or, Plantation child-life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Graeme Mackreth, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Diddie, Dumps & Tot; or, Plantation Child-Life" by Louise Clarke Pyrnelle is a fictional narrative that captures the childhood experiences of three little girls on a Southern plantation in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the adventures of Diddie, Dumps, and Tot, who interact affectionately with the enslaved individuals on their plantation, showcasing the complexities of their relationships in a historical context. The narrative aims to preserve the folk stories, games, and traditions of Southern slaves, reflecting a formative period that the author sought to immortalize. The opening of the book introduces Diddie, Dumps, and Tot, the daughters of Major Waldron, who live in a big house surrounded by both beautiful gardens and their enslaved caregivers, including the nurturing 'Mammy' and various other figures who help raise them. The description paints a vivid picture of plantation life and the closeness between the children and their caregivers. As the story progresses, we learn about their playful interactions, festive celebrations, and the lessons they receive from the adults around them. The text establishes a nostalgic tone as it explores the contrasts and connections between the lives of the white children and the enslaved individuals, illustrating a world soon to change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Plantation life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17146 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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