Peachtree Parade (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163812891)

Peachtree Parade is a novel written by Ernest Rogers. The story is set in Atlanta, Georgia, during the early 1900s. The book follows the life of a young girl named Lavinia who grows up in a wealthy family. Lavinia is a curious and adventurous girl who loves to explore the city and its surroundings. She is fascinated by the Peachtree Parade, an annual event that takes place in Atlanta, and dreams of one day being a part of it. As Lavinia grows older, she becomes more aware of the social and racial inequalities that exist in her city. She starts to question her privileged life and becomes involved in the civil rights movement. Along the way, she meets a young African American boy named James who becomes her friend and ally. Together, they work to bring about change in their community.The novel explores themes of race, class, and social justice. It also provides a glimpse into the history of Atlanta during a time of significant change. The book is well-written and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the city and its people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement or the city of Atlanta.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.

Author: Ernest Rogers
ISBN-10: 1163812897
ISBN-13: 9781163812891
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d