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My Life At Oxmoor: Life On A Farm In Kentucky Before The War (1911)

My Life At Oxmoor: Life On A Farm In Kentucky Before The War (1911)

Bullitt, Thomas Walker

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ISBN10: 1104146541
ISBN13: 9781104146542
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.41 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
My Life At Oxmoor is a memoir written by Thomas Walker Bullitt that recounts his experiences growing up on a farm in Kentucky before the Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Bullitt's childhood, including his family's daily routines, their interactions with their slaves, and their involvement in local politics and social events. Bullitt's writing style is straightforward and descriptive, providing readers with a clear picture of what life was like on a Southern plantation in the mid-19th century. He also reflects on the impact of slavery on both the enslaved individuals and their owners, offering a nuanced perspective on a complex and controversial issue.Throughout the book, Bullitt shares anecdotes and personal reflections that give readers a sense of his personality and worldview. He describes his love of hunting and fishing, his fascination with science and technology, and his admiration for his father and other local leaders.Overall, My Life At Oxmoor is a fascinating and informative glimpse into a bygone era, offering readers a unique perspective on the history of the American South.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.

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