Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom (eBook)

A Traveller's Observations on Cotton and Slavery in the American Slave States Based Upon Three Former Journeys and Investigations

Frederick Law Olmsted (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
273 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767134-3 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom' by Frederick Law Olmsted, readers are taken on a detailed and immersive journey through the antebellum South. Olmsted's literary style is a combination of travel writing, social commentary, and historical documentation, making this book a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the region during this time period. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape, plantations, and the people he encounters, Olmsted provides a firsthand account of the harsh realities of slavery and the economic reliance on cotton. His writing is both informative and thought-provoking, shedding light on a dark chapter in American history. As a prominent landscape architect and social critic, Olmsted's unique perspective adds depth and insight to the narrative, making this book a compelling read for those interested in Southern history and culture. Overall, 'Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom' is a must-read for anyone wanting to delve into the complexities of the antebellum South and gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal time in American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th Century Writers • American South literature • Civil War Period • Dreams From My Father • Frederick Law Olmsted • historical exploration • James Baldwin • Landscape architecture • Lincoln • literary travel • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Obama • oprah • Ralph Ellison • slave narratives • sociopolitical commentary • southern plantations • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad