Ante Bellum: Southern Life As It Was is a historical non-fiction book written by Mary Lennox and originally published in 1868. The book provides a detailed and vivid account of life in the American South before the Civil War, commonly referred to as the Antebellum period. Lennox covers a wide range of topics, including the social hierarchy, plantation life, slavery, religion, education, and the economy. The author draws upon her own personal experiences...