Written in the form of a letter to her granddaughter, the author of this little book describes her plantation childhood, her marriage and parenthood, and her experiences during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In response to what she believed were misconceptions about antebellum Southern slavery, she argues that while some slaveholders were cruel, the majority were conscientious about the well-being of their servants and looked upon them as members of the household.
Old Plantation Days: Southern Life Before the Civil War
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Author: De Saussure, Nancy Bostick
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780692290798
Details:
Author: De Saussure, Nancy Bostick
Brand: Ingramcontent
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 78
Release Date: 04-10-2014
Part Number: black & white illustrations
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780692290798
