Redbank: Life On A Southern Plantation (1893)

By M.L. Cowles

Book Overview

""Redbank: Life On A Southern Plantation"" is a historical non-fiction book written by M. L. Cowles and first published in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of life on a plantation in the southern United States during the 19th century, specifically in the state of Georgia. Cowles, who was born and raised on a plantation herself, draws on her own experiences to paint a vivid picture of the daily routines, social customs, and economic realities of plantation life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the organization of the plantation, the roles and responsibilities of the various workers (including slaves), the management of crops and livestock, and the interactions between the plantation owners and their neighbors. Cowles also delves into the political and social context of the time, discussing the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the plantation economy and society.Throughout the book, Cowles provides a nuanced and often critical perspective on plantation life, highlighting the injustices and inequalities that were inherent in the system of slavery and the post-war sharecropping system. She also provides insight into the complex relationships between plantation owners and their slaves, as well as the ways in which these relationships evolved over time.Overall, ""Redbank: Life On A Southern Plantation"" is a fascinating and informative glimpse into a pivotal period in American history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and economic dynamics of plantation life in the 19th century.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: 116398289X
• ISBN13: 9781163982891
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"