The Primes And Their Neighbors: Ten Tales Of Middle Georgia (1891)

The Primes And Their Neighbors: Ten Tales Of Middle Georgia is a collection of short stories written by Richard Malcolm Johnston and first published in 1891. The book is set in the fictional town of ""Thebes"" in Middle Georgia, and the stories revolve around the lives of the town's inhabitants, particularly the Prime family.The ten tales in the book are interconnected and follow the lives of the Primes and their neighbors over several decades. The stories cover a range of topics, from love and marriage to politics and social issues. Each story is character-driven, with a focus on the personalities and relationships of the characters.The book is notable for its realistic portrayal of life in the American South in the late 19th century. Johnston, who was born and raised in Georgia, drew on his own experiences and observations to create a vivid and authentic depiction of the region and its people.Overall, The Primes And Their Neighbors is a classic work of Southern literature that offers a compelling glimpse into the lives and culture of a bygone era.With Illustrations By E. W. Kemble, A. B. Frost, And Others.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.