Publisher's Synopsis
Dot and Dime: Two Characters in Ebony is a novel written by Lillie E. Barr and published in 1877. The book follows the lives of two African American women, Dot and Dime, who are both born into slavery and eventually gain their freedom. Dot is a hardworking and determined young woman who dreams of one day owning her own land and becoming a successful farmer. Dime, on the other hand, is more interested in living a carefree life and enjoying the pleasures of the world. Despite their different personalities, the two women become close friends and support each other through the ups and downs of life. The book explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the Reconstruction era. Overall, Dot and Dime: Two Characters in Ebony is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the lives of two remarkable women.Their Merry Childhood, Merry Companions, Queer Ways, Quips, Quirks, Quarrels, Laughter, Laziness, And Love Affairs; Their Talk, Temper, Tricks, Tactics, And Triumphs.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.
