The Story of Babette a Little Creole Girl

The Story of Babette a Little Creole Girl is a children's book written by Ruth McEnery Stuart. The book tells the story of Babette, a young girl who lives in Louisiana with her family. Babette is a Creole, meaning she is of mixed African, European, and Native American ancestry.The book follows Babette as she goes about her daily life, playing with her friends, helping her mother with household chores, and exploring the world around her. Along the way, she learns about the traditions and culture of her Creole heritage, including the food, music, and language of her people.As Babette grows older, she begins to understand the challenges and prejudices faced by Creoles in Louisiana. She also learns about the importance of education and hard work in achieving success and overcoming these obstacles.Through Babette's story, the book offers a glimpse into the unique and vibrant culture of the Creole people, as well as the struggles and triumphs of a young girl growing up in a complex and changing world. With its engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions, The Story of Babette a Little Creole Girl is a charming and educational read for children and adults alike.1904. Stuart was the daughter of a wealthy family of planters and slaveholders, as well as lifelong residents of Louisiana. She was educated at private and public schools in New Orleans. These experiences provided the information for her tales about Creoles and Italians. Her writing began after her husband's death. According to several interviews, she wrote before breakfast and afterwards until lunch, then exercised in the afternoon. The Story of Babette begins: It was Mardi Gras night in New Orleans. Canal Street, as far as the eye could reach in either direction-out towards the river or back in the direction of the swamp lands-was a surging mass of people. The deep balconies, the galleries of the old French town, overhanging the banquettes on either side the way, were crowded beyond their strength, and many would have fallen but for the temporary support of heavy timbers put in for the occasion.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.