The Old South Essays Social and Political (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162775654)

""The Old South Essays Social and Political"" is a collection of essays written by Thomas Nelson Page that explores various aspects of Southern society and politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers topics such as race relations, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the changing economic landscape of the South. Page's writing style is characterized by his use of vernacular language and his romanticized view of the antebellum South. The essays provide a glimpse into the mindset of a Southern intellectual grappling with the legacy of slavery and the challenges facing the region in the aftermath of the Civil War. Overall, ""The Old South Essays Social and Political"" is a thought-provoking and insightful look at one of the most fascinating periods in American history.1893. Contents: The Old South; Authorship in the South Before the War; Glimpses of Life in Colonial Virginia; Social Life in Old Virginia Before the War; Two Old Colonial Places; The Old Virginia Lawyer; The Want of a History of the Southern People; and The Negro Question.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: Thomas Nelson Page
ISBN-10: 1162775653
ISBN-13: 9781162775654
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d