Macon, T. J. (Thomas Joseph) 1839-1917 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life Gleanings" by T. J. Macon is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's life experiences, particularly focusing on his childhood in Virginia during a time of significant historical change, including the impending Civil War. Macon's narrative is enriched with anecdotes and reflections on social customs, family life, and the political atmosphere, providing a lens into the life of a Southern plantation family. The opening of "Life Gleanings" sets the stage for the author's recollections, beginning with his birth at "Fairfield," the family homestead by the Chicahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. As the youngest of ten children, Macon reflects fondly on his childhood, detailing the warmth of family life, the hospitality of neighbors, and the role of slavery in their lives, illustrating the gentle society before the turmoil of the Civil War. He touches upon personal memories of education, the daily life in a rural Virginia community, and the gradual changes leading up to significant historical events that would profoundly affect him and his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-11-29 Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Macon, T. J. (Thomas Joseph), 1839-1917 Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Richmond Howitzers Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories Richmond (Va.) -- Social life and customs E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38167 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38167 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133854.0 38167