The Deck Of The Crescent City

The Deck of the Crescent City: A Picture of American Life is a novel written by William Giles Dix and published in 1853. The book is set in New Orleans, Louisiana, and follows the lives of various characters who all happen to be passengers on a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River. Throughout the book, Dix provides a vivid and detailed description of life in the American South during the mid-19th century. He explores themes such as race, class, and gender, as well as the social and economic issues of the time. The characters on the steamboat come from different backgrounds and social classes, including wealthy plantation owners, middle-class merchants, and poor laborers. Dix uses these characters to paint a picture of the complex social hierarchy of the South, as well as the tensions and conflicts that existed between different groups. The book also touches on the issue of slavery, which was a major topic of debate in the United States at the time. Dix portrays the slaves on the steamboat as individuals with their own thoughts and feelings, rather than simply as property. Overall, The Deck of the Crescent City provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the American South during a tumultuous period in the country's history. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in American history, literature, or culture.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.