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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In this fictionalized biography of Henriette Delille we follow her life from childhood to adult awareness, concern for the downtrodden, and the founding of a religious order of nuns. Her story illuminates the Crescent City in an earlier era and the life and contributions of a unique woman.-Jack Belsom, historian and archivist, New Orleans Opera AssociationThe best heroes are unlikely heroes. This life of Mother Henriette Delille, free woman of color, is sure to inspire young readers and adults alike. Readers of all ages will love this story of a life of heroic virtue-loving and helping thy neighbor.-Franï¿1/2oise Rodary, author, Nos Enfants en OtageTold with grace and rich in evocative details, the story of Henriette Delille comes to life, vividly revealing the difficulties and struggles she had to overcome to fulfill her calling. She rebelled against her family's wishes, society's disapproval, and civil authority as she worked to care for the poor and elderly and teach the children of slaves. Wonderful!-Carrel Muller Gueringer, regional advisor, Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsEvoking the French language and culture of nineteenth-century New Orleans, this story captures the spirit of Henriette Delille, a woman intent on changing the status of the poor and the enslaved. Besides presenting Henriette's personal struggles, the authors have conjured up the troubled atmosphere of a city that is still beloved by many. This narrative plays out like a finely tuned harmonious score.-Peter S. Rogers, author, The Mystery Play in Madame Bovary: Moeurs de province.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In this fictionalized biography of Henriette Delille we follow her life from childhood to adult awareness, concern for the downtrodden, and the founding of a religious order of nuns. Her story illuminates the Crescent City in an earlier era and the life and contributions of a unique woman.-Jack Belsom, historian and archivist, New Orleans Opera AssociationThe best heroes are unlikely heroes. This life of Mother Henriette Delille, free woman of color, is sure to inspire young readers and adults alike. Readers of all ages will love this story of a life of heroic virtue-loving and helping thy neighbor.-Franï¿1/2oise Rodary, author, Nos Enfants en OtageTold with grace and rich in evocative details, the story of Henriette Delille comes to life, vividly revealing the difficulties and struggles she had to overcome to fulfill her calling. She rebelled against her family's wishes, society's disapproval, and civil authority as she worked to care for the poor and elderly and teach the children of slaves. Wonderful!-Carrel Muller Gueringer, regional advisor, Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsEvoking the French language and culture of nineteenth-century New Orleans, this story captures the spirit of Henriette Delille, a woman intent on changing the status of the poor and the enslaved. Besides presenting Henriette's personal struggles, the authors have conjured up the troubled atmosphere of a city that is still beloved by many. This narrative plays out like a finely tuned harmonious score.-Peter S. Rogers, author, The Mystery Play in Madame Bovary: Moeurs de province.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Green cloth binding.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. .FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING WITH COMPLETE NUMBER LINE STARTING WITH NUMBER 1.HARDCOVER EDITION WITHOUT DUSTJACKET.text has NO writing.NOT ex library copy. MEG BARKER (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Signed on title page "To Mimi and John, Love, Colette." Assuming that Colette is the co-author. Book and DJ are solid VG/near fine.

Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Ex-Library.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Publisher's original dark green cloth with silver spine and front panel lettering, octavo, pp. xvi, 173. Endpaper maps. Black and white illustrations. Very Good in a Good dust jacket that has shelf rubs at spine ends and randomly along edges. Jacket now protected in removable mylar. Meg Barker (ilustrador).…

Condición: New.

Condición: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. Hardcover with straight, secure spine, tight hinges, and clean interior. Shelf wear as usual. Dust jacket in Fair condition with some minor chipping and bumping along the spine head and tail, and a large tear repaired with tape along the front flap fold.…

Condición: New. 2010. Hardcover. . . . . .

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

hardcover w/ DJ. Condición: very good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good hardcover in very good dust jacket. Clean pages. Light wear on edges, across back of dust jacket. Tear at top back tip of dust jacket. Sm4to. 172 pgs.

Condición: New. 2010. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.