| Author |
Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903 |
| Title |
The Cotton Kingdom, volume 1 (of 2) : A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States
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| Alternate Title |
Journeys and explorations in the cotton kingdom of America, volume 1 (of 2).
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| Original Publication |
New York: Mason Brothers, 1861.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Considerably abridged from the author's "A journey in the seaboard slave states," "A journey through Texas," and "A journey in the back country."
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| Credits |
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. Map reproduction courtesy of the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Cotton Kingdom, Volume 1" by Frederick Law Olmsted is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work presents the author's observations and insights on cotton production and the institution of slavery in the American South, rooted in his extensive travels and investigations across various slave states. As the book unfolds, it delves into the economic implications of slavery, particularly its connection to the cotton industry, and critiques the societal structures that maintain it. At the start of the volume, Olmsted sets the stage with a thoughtful and critical introduction, discussing the political and social crisis facing America due to the ongoing tensions between free and slave states. He contemplates the necessity of resolving these tensions either through subjugation or by embracing freedom, hinting at the moral and ethical dilemmas of slavery. He shares details of his journey from Washington, providing observations on both the living conditions of slaves and the economic dynamics of the regions he visits, setting the groundwork for an exploration of how the cotton economy shapes Southern society and contributes to larger national issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Economic conditions
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| Subject |
Cotton growing -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Southern States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72676 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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