The Cotton Kingdom Volume 2 Of 2 Unabridged

Download or read book The Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2) (Unabridged) written by Frederick Law Olmsted and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve deeper into the heart of antebellum America with Frederick Law Olmsted's groundbreaking exploration. This concluding volume offers a raw and unflinching look at the realities of slavery and its impact on the South. From bustling plantations to impoverished backcountry, Olmsted paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of change. Witness firsthand the complexities of the cotton economy, the lives of enslaved people, and the tensions that would ultimately ignite a nation. Prepare to be challenged and informed as you journey through this pivotal era of American history.