Childeren of Strangers [Hardcover] Lyle Saxon

$40

1937 Riverside Press. Signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. Missing dust jacket.

This vintage gem from 1937 offers a captivating window into the rich cultural mosaic of early 20th-century New Orleans. Lyle Saxon, a celebrated chronicler of Southern life, weaves together tales of Creole aristocrats, Cajun folk, and the city’s vibrant African American community, capturing the essence of a city where tradition and modernity collided. Though well-loved and missing its jacket, this copy holds a treasure trove of stories that resonate with timeless themes of identity and belonging.

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1937 Riverside Press. Signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. Missing dust jacket.

This well-worn copy of Lyle Saxon’s “Children of Strangers” is a fascinating time capsule from the golden age of Southern literature. Published in 1937 by Riverside Press, this volume offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the diverse communities that shaped New Orleans in the early 20th century. Saxon, a celebrated journalist and author, was renowned for his vivid depictions of the city’s rich cultural tapestry, weaving together tales of Creole aristocrats, Cajun folk, and the vibrant African American community. Through his lyrical prose and keen observational eye, he captured the essence of a city where tradition and modernity collided, creating a unique melting pot of influences. This particular copy, though well-loved and missing its dust jacket, holds within its pages a treasure trove of stories that resonate with the timeless themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring spirit of a place unlike any other.

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