9781331652045 - A Woman Rice Planter (Classic Reprint): Patience Pennington: Patience Pennington (Classic Reprint) di Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us into the heart of the American South in the early 20th century, offering a fascinating and intimate glimpse into the life of a woman rice planter. The author, a woman of her time, shares her experiences navigating the challenges and joys of running her plantation after inheriting it from her family. This work delves into the complexities of post-Civil War life, where the South grappled with the legacy of slavery and the evolving social landscape. The narrative highlights the author's struggles with unreliable laborers, the harsh realities of plantation life, and the constant threat of natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. Through her evocative writing, the author portrays the beauty of the South Carolina landscape and the rich traditions of the African American community she interacts with. She provides insightful observations on the changing role of labor and the ongoing tension between progress and tradition. This book offers a unique and engaging window into the lives of those who worked the land and the complexities of a post-Reconstruction South. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, Southern culture, and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 472 pages. 8.90x6.00x1.30 inches. This item is printed on demand.