The Cotton Kingdom

The Cotton Kingdom

Frederick Law Olmsted

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781023531924
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'The Cotton Kingdom, Volume 2 of 2: A traveller’s observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States' offers a vital historical perspective on the 19th-century American South. Written by Frederick Law Olmsted, this meticulously prepared republication provides invaluable insights into the economic and social structures underpinning slavery in the Southern States.This volume delves into the intricate relationship between cotton production and the institution of slavery, offering a firsthand account of life in the American South during this tumultuous period. Olmsted’s observations provide a compelling narrative, illuminating the daily realities and complex dynamics of a society deeply entrenched in slavery. A crucial resource for understanding the history of the United States, and the American Civil War period, 'The Cotton Kingdom' remains a powerful and essential text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal era. This volume is essential reading for those interested in History & Geography, American history, the history of slavery, and the social landscape of the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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