Russell, William Howard, Sir 1820-1907 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Pictures of Southern Life, Social, Political, and Military" by William Howard Russell is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a contemporary snapshot of Southern society during the tumultuous period leading up to the American Civil War, offering insights into the social, political, and military sentiments of that time. Russell presents observations gathered during his travels through Southern states, particularly focusing on South Carolina and Georgia, and sheds light on the attitudes of the inhabitants towards the North and their views on independence. The opening of the book introduces Russell's firsthand experiences in Charleston, South Carolina, shortly after the secession from the Union. He describes conversations with Southern gentlemen who express a strong disdain for Northern states, attributing their troubles to "Puritanism" while simultaneously longing for a return to monarchical rule reminiscent of British governance. Russell highlights the intense animosity and polarization between the North and South, as evidenced by the fervor of Southern pride and the desire for independence. He sets the stage for further exploration of the region's social dynamics, military preparations, and the complex emotions surrounding slavery and state rights as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-09-10 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Confederate States of America Confederate States of America -- Social life and customs F206 Original publication data not identified 02011244 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40727 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40727 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133930.0 40727