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100 1 _aOlmsted, Frederick Law,
_d1822-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2)
246 1 _aJourneys and explorations in the cotton kingdom of America, volume 2 (of 2).
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-11
508 _aMelissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Cotton Kingdom: A Traveller's Observations on Cotton and Slavery in the American Slave States, Volume 2" by Frederick Law Olmsted is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an insightful examination of the cotton-producing regions in the United States, especially focusing on the social and economic impacts of cotton cultivation and slavery during that period. Olmsted explores various locations, the conditions of slaves, and the challenges faced by planters, providing a critical look at the intersection of agriculture and human rights in the South. The opening of the second volume sets the stage for Olmsted's detailed observations as he travels through South-Western Louisiana and Eastern Texas. He notes the scarcity of goods in small towns, reflects on the state of deserted plantations, and describes the rich landscapes of the area. Through his encounters with local inhabitants, including planters and slaves, Olmsted paints a vivid picture of the daily struggles and the broader socioeconomic context of the time. He highlights the stark realities of life in the cotton kingdom, addressing issues such as the brutal treatment of enslaved people, the harsh conditions of the land, and the cultural dynamics of the region, all while establishing a tone of critical inquiry into the moral implications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Mason Brothers, 1861
653 _aSouthern States -- Description and travel
653 _aSouthern States -- Economic conditions
653 _aCotton growing -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century
653 _aSlavery -- Southern States
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cottonkingdomtra00olms/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72677
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