The Sunny South; Or The Southerner At Home: Embracing Five Years' Experience Of A Northern Governess In The Land Of The Sugar And The Cotton

By J.H. Ingraham

Book Overview

The book ""The Sunny South; Or The Southerner At Home: Embracing Five Years������� Experience Of A Northern Governess In The Land Of The Sugar And The Cotton"" by Joseph Holt Ingraham is a memoir that details the author's experiences as a northern governess in the southern United States during the mid-19th century. Ingraham provides a unique perspective on life in the South, including the culture, customs, and social norms of the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in the southern United States. Ingraham describes the landscape, climate, and geography of the region, as well as the agricultural practices that were prevalent at the time. He also provides insight into the social hierarchy of the South, including the roles of men, women, and children in society.Throughout the book, Ingraham shares anecdotes and stories about his interactions with southern families, including his experiences as a teacher and caregiver to their children. He also discusses the political climate of the South, particularly the issue of slavery, and provides his own opinions on the matter.Overall, ""The Sunny South; Or The Southerner At Home"" is a fascinating and informative account of life in the southern United States during the mid-19th century, written by an outsider who was able to observe and document the region's unique customs and traditions.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: 1432681346
• ISBN13: 9781432681340
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"