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The Cotton Kingdom
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Civil War Period (1850-1877)General Racism & Ethnic StudiesRegional: South
ISBN13: 9781023531849
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the heart of the antebellum South with Frederick Law Olmsted's The Cotton Kingdom, a powerful and insightful travel account. This first volume offers a rare firsthand look at the economic and social landscape of the American Slave States, focusing on the pervasive influence of cotton production and the institution of slavery.
Olmsted's detailed observations paint a vivid picture of the Southern States on the brink of the Civil War. Explore the complexities of a society deeply intertwined with enslaved labor, offering unparalleled insight into the daily lives, economic realities, and societal structures of the Cotton Kingdom. A crucial historical document for understanding the era, The Cotton Kingdom remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of slavery, the American South, and the pivotal period leading up to the Civil War. This meticulously prepared print edition allows you to experience Olmsted's original work with clarity and precision.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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