Pictures Of Southern Life: Social, Political And Military

By William Howard Russell and William Howard Sir Russell

Book Overview

""Pictures of Southern Life: Social, Political and Military"" is a book written by William Howard Russell that provides a comprehensive look into life in the Southern United States during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three sections that explore the social, political, and military aspects of Southern life. In the social section, Russell delves into the culture and customs of the Southern people, including their hospitality, religion, and education. He also examines the institution of slavery and its impact on Southern society. The political section of the book explores the political climate of the South, including the tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Russell also provides insight into the political leaders of the South and their views on secession and the Confederacy. Finally, in the military section, Russell describes the battles and events of the Civil War from a Southern perspective. He provides firsthand accounts of the battles and the experiences of the soldiers, as well as the impact of the war on Southern society. Overall, ""Pictures of Southern Life"" is a detailed and informative account of life in the South during a tumultuous period in American history. It provides a unique perspective on the social, political, and military aspects of Southern life and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432552619
• ISBN13: 9781432552619
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"