Jimmie Moore Of Bucktown (1904)

Jimmie Moore of Bucktown is a novel written by Melvin Earnest Trotter and published in 1904. The story revolves around Jimmie Moore, a young African American boy living in the Bucktown neighborhood of New Orleans in the late 1800s. Jimmie's life is full of challenges as he navigates through the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and violence. Despite the odds against him, Jimmie remains resilient and determined to succeed. He is aided by his loving mother, who instills in him the values of hard work, education, and faith. Along the way, Jimmie encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old man, a corrupt politician, and a group of streetwise kids. Through his trials and tribulations, Jimmie learns important life lessons about perseverance, integrity, and the power of community. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in turn-of-the-century New Orleans, with its rich cultural traditions, vibrant music scene, and complex social dynamics. Overall, Jimmie Moore of Bucktown is a compelling and inspiring tale of a young boy's journey to overcome adversity and achieve his dreams.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.