The Garies And Their Friends : Kessinger Publishing : 9781419163340 : 1419163345 : 17 Jun 2004 : The Garies And Their Friends is a novel written by Frank J. Webb that was originally published in 1857. The book tells the story of two families, the Garies and the Ellises, who are both mixed-race and living in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. The Garies are led by Mr. Garie, a wealthy white man who is married to a mixed-race woman named Emily. Together, they have two children who are also of mixed-race.The Ellises, on the other hand, are led by Mr. Ellis, a wealthy black man who is married to a white woman named Mrs. Ellis. They also have two children who are of mixed-race. The two families become friends and their lives become intertwined as they navigate the complexities of race and class in a society that is deeply divided.The novel explores themes of racism, slavery, and the struggle for freedom and equality. It also delves into the complexities of identity and the ways in wh