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The Iron Furnace; Or, Slavery And Secession

The Iron Furnace; Or, Slavery And Secession

John H. Aughey

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2025
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9789371776448
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A searing, personal account of a nation on the brink read once, lost, and now reborn for a new generation. John H. Aughey s The Iron Furnace; Or, Slavery and Secession is a compelling Civil War memoir and historical autobiography that delivers an unvarnished Southern Unionist perspective from the antebellum South into the storm of Southern secession. Aughey s candid personal account of slavery and the tensions that birthed the American Civil War history blends eyewitness detail with moral urgency: plantation life, local politics, the push toward abolitionist narrative clashes, and the painful fracture of community and country. This edition, restored and republished by Alpha Editions, returns a long-out-of-print voice to readers and collectors. More than a reprint, it is a cultural treasure carefully edited, historically annotated, and packaged as a collector s item for classic literature fans and historians alike. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to powerful storytelling or a scholar of 19th-century America seeking a rare primary source, Aughey s frank reflections illuminate the complexities of Southern secession, the personal account of slavery, and the lived realities behind political labels. Rediscover an essential piece of historical non-fiction that enriches our understanding of the Civil War era. Own a restored American classic and preserve the nuanced stories that shaped a nation.

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