A Woman Rice Planter by Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle

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Author Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (Elizabeth Waties Allston), 1845-1921
Author of introduction, etc. Wister, Owen, 1860-1938
Illustrator Smith, Alice R. Huger (Alice Ravenel Huger), 1876-1958
LoC No. 13022122
Title A Woman Rice Planter
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Woman Rice Planter" by Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences of Patience Pennington, a woman who embarks on the challenging journey of managing a rice plantation in South Carolina after taking over her family's estate. The narrative captures the intricacies of plantation life, the dedication of the main character, and the socio-cultural dynamics of the time. At the start of the book, the protagonist reflects on her decision to invest her life savings in the Casa Bianca plantation, expressing her desire to create a home and livelihood despite skepticism from her family. She outlines her strategy to manage the plantation, emphasizing her commitment to empowering her workers, many of whom are former slaves, through self-sufficiency and responsibility. As she navigates obstacles like natural disasters, labor management, and personal challenges, the opening sets a tone of resilience and determination, providing readers with a vivid glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a woman in a male-dominated agricultural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Subject Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (Elizabeth Waties Allston), 1845-1921
Subject Plantation life -- South Carolina -- Georgetown County -- History -- 19th century
Subject Rice -- South Carolina -- Georgetown County -- History -- 19th century
Subject Georgetown County (S.C.) -- Social life and customs
Subject Georgetown County (S.C.) -- Economic conditions
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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