Dot And Dime

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.