Old Plantation Days
Southern Life Before the Civil War

Good and honest Clearly written from first-hand experience. Explored both sides of the political situation. Gave a detailed description of the culture at the time. A knowledgeable read.......more

What an enlightening discovery for somebody like myself, who has no personal connection to the U.S. Civil War. The South weren't all bad guys. The North weren't all good guys. The slaves weren't all Uncle Tom's Cabin.......more

interesting account It was interesting. I learned some intriguing facts from the first account of the person who lives through the war. Most all biographies and histories are read. America have to do with war. I learned how to study history and how to read in third grade. I used to read 25,000 pages......more

Interesting snapshot of a time and belief system ...And by interesting I don't necessarily mean right. An example: "In spite of many misrepresentations by those who can never comprehend the tender attachment existing in those days between master and slave, I want you to have a clear idea of it, and......more