Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children

Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance (1861) is a novel written by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor under the pseudonym ""Victor"". The story takes place on a Louisiana plantation during the antebellum period and follows the lives of the enslaved people who work there. The main character is Maum Guinea, an elderly slave who is beloved by all the children on the plantation. The story revolves around a holiday week when the plantation owner, Mr. Landon, allows the slaves to have time off to celebrate Christmas. During this time, Maum Guinea and the children participate in various activities and share stories about their lives on the plantation. The novel also explores the relationships between the slaves and their owners, as well as the harsh realities of slavery. Maum Guinea, And Her Plantation Children: Or Holiday Week On A Louisiana Estate, A Slave Romance is a poignant and insightful portrayal of slavery in the American South.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.