Jug-Or-Not (1870)

Jug-Or-Not is a novel written by Julia McNair Wright and published in 1870. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the rural South and follows the lives of two main characters, a young white girl named Nellie and a young black boy named Jug. Nellie is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, while Jug is a slave on the same plantation. Despite their different social statuses, Nellie and Jug form a close friendship that is tested by the prejudices and injustices of the time. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the complexities of human relationships. It depicts the harsh realities of slavery and the ways in which it affected both slaves and slave owners. The story also touches on the role of women in society and the limitations placed on them during this time period. Jug-Or-Not is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of people during a tumultuous time in American history. It is a compelling read that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities of race relations in the South during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.