The Old Plantation And What I Gathered There In An Autumn Month (1859) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437322262)

The Old Plantation and What I Gathered There in an Autumn Month is a book written by James Hungerford and published in 1859. The book is a memoir of the author's visit to a southern plantation in the autumn of 1858. Hungerford describes the plantation, its owners, and the slaves who work there. He also provides a detailed account of the daily lives of the slaves, including their work, food, and living conditions. The book is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the slaves, and for its criticism of the institution of slavery. Hungerford's writing is vivid and descriptive, and he provides a unique perspective on life in the antebellum South. The Old Plantation and What I Gathered There in an Autumn Month is an important historical document that provides insight into the lives of slaves in the United States before the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

Author: James Hungerford
ISBN-10: 1437322263
ISBN-13: 9781437322262
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d