02662cam a22003373u 4500 59114 UtSlPG 20260610134348.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 My Southern Home: Or, the South and Its People Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-23 E-text prepared by hekula03, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) "My Southern Home: Or, the South and Its People" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a firsthand perspective on life in the Southern United States, particularly focusing on the experiences of enslaved individuals and the social dynamics of the time. The author, who is a former enslaved person, draws from personal observations and recollections to depict the everyday occurrences on a Southern plantation through anecdotes and character sketches. At the start of the book, the setting is introduced with a vivid description of Poplar Farm and its inhabitants, notably Dr. John Gaines and his wife, Sarah. The opening chapters establish the family's dynamics and their relationship with the enslaved individuals on their plantation, showcasing the peculiarities of their interactions, the humor embedded in their daily lives, and the stark realities of slavery. Through humorous anecdotes—such as a botched coon hunt and the various misadventures involving the enslaved children, like Billy—Brown sets a tone that blends light-heartedness with the underlying tension of the oppressive system surrounding the characters. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at deeper themes involving morality, religion, and the complexities of slave-master relationships in a social landscape fraught with contradictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Slavery -- United States Southern States -- Social life and customs African Americans -- Southern States Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59114 99940 99940