TY - BOOK AU - Pringle,Elizabeth W.Allston TI - Chronicles of Chicora Wood AV - F206 PY - 2018/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (Elizabeth Waties Allston), 1845-1921 KW - Plantation life -- South Carolina KW - Charleston (S.C.) -- Social life and customs KW - Chicora Wood Plantation (S.C.) KW - Charleston (S.C.) -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2018-03-13; Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Chronicles of Chicora Wood" by Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's family and their plantation life in South Carolina, exploring themes of heritage, the passage of time, and the social complexities of the antebellum South. The narrative focuses on significant family members, particularly the author's father, Robert Francis Withers Allston, and reflects on both personal and historical challenges faced by the Allston family. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to the author's contemplative and nostalgic perspective as she reflects on her family's legacy while seated on the piazza of Chicora Wood. Filled with vivid imagery of the natural surroundings and a deep sense of history, the author articulates a desire to preserve the memories of her ancestors and the beauty of their past. The first chapter delves into the lineage of the Allston family, emphasizing the struggles and triumphs of her father, a rice planter, as he navigates the complexities of land management, social responsibilities, and family legacy amidst the backdrop of a changing South. This rich narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the author's life and captivating family stories that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56736 ER -