Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 756 Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell) 1858 1932 The Marrow of Tradition Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marrow_of_Tradition Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bill Walker and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Marrow of Tradition" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, the narrative explores the complex and often turbulent race relations in the United States, illuminated by the lives of its characters. The story revolves around Major Carteret and his wife Olivia, who is grappling with the fear of losing their long-awaited child, set against the broader societal tensions of their time. The opening of the book introduces us to the somber setting where Major Carteret's wife, Olivia, is in labor, showcasing the anxiety surrounding her health and the impending birth of their child. As the major attends to her, the old nurse, Mammy Jane, provides a glimpse into the intertwined fates of the black and white families, revealing a past filled with unrecognized sacrifices and a fragile connection. As the narrative unfolds, tensions rise not just in the personal lives of the characters but also hint at the societal upheaval brought by racial tensions in Wellington, framing the struggles they face both individually and collectively. This initial chapter sets the stage for a deep exploration of themes such as heritage, identity, and the repercussions of historical grievances in a socially divided America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction African Americans -- Fiction Race relations -- Fiction Racially mixed people -- Fiction Riots -- Fiction Wilmington (N.C.) -- Fiction PS Text African American Writers Category: Novels Category: American Literature 576391 2025-10-05T06:51:57.426829 text/html 576307 576203 2024-11-05T08:31:32.251950 2023-10-05T08:38:11.939664 text/html text/html 292859 2025-10-05T06:52:06.053857 application/epub+zip 300291 2025-10-05T06:52:00.341890 application/epub+zip 288984 2025-10-05T06:51:59.106827 application/epub+zip 535466 2025-10-05T06:52:10.605839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493449 2025-10-05T06:52:05.119806 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451330 2022-09-05T12:15:03.970335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532497 2025-10-05T06:51:57.003954 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 512706 2024-10-28T18:33:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18400 2025-10-05T06:52:10.736780 application/rdf+xml 13296 2025-10-05T06:51:59.692819 image/jpeg 3643 2025-10-05T06:51:59.446835 image/jpeg 286920 2025-10-05T06:51:57.471839 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia