02388cam a22003253u 4500 41365 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F206 Goodwin, Maud Wilder, 1856-1935 The Colonial Cavalier; or, Southern Life before the Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-15 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Colonial Cavalier; or, Southern Life before the Revolution" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and customs of the early Southern colonists, specifically focusing on the Cavalier class that settled in Virginia and other southern colonies before the American Revolution. Through its pages, the narrative draws a vivid picture of the settlers' social life, highlighting their experiences, values, and relationships with one another and their environment. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the contrasting influences of the Puritan and Cavalier settlers in early America. Goodwin emphasizes the unique characteristics and lifestyles of the Southern Cavaliers, depicting their lives as marked by both elegance and the harsh realities of pioneer existence. The opening portion introduces the reader to the historical context, detailing the Cavaliers' motivations for settling, the development of their social structures, and their eventual evolution into a society that both embraced and defended its cultural heritage amidst the challenges of colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Upper class -- Southern States Southern States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41365 82204 82204