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Journal Of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation In 1838-1839

Journal Of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation In 1838-1839

Fanny Kemble

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia de América
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9789354180682
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A young Englishwoman’s gaze pierces the heart of the antebellum South. In her compelling 19th century diary, Fanny Kemble chronicles a year spent on a Georgian plantation, capturing the rhythms, sorrows, and stark realities of life on a plantation in 1838-1839. With unflinching honesty, Kemble’s personal reflections on slavery and society offer a rare, first-hand account that still resonates with history enthusiasts and those seeking authentic southern historical narratives.This historical plantation memoir stands apart for its blend of intimate observation and sharp social critique. Kemble’s journal entries reveal the daily world of 1830s southern America-its customs, contradictions, and the deep injustices faced by the enslaved. Her writings, both vivid and compassionate, have become essential academic research references for understanding Georgian plantation life and the complexities of the antebellum era.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For lovers of classic literature and those drawn to the enduring questions of slavery and society, Fanny Kemble’s account remains a cultural treasure: a voice from the past, restored for the present.

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