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100 1 _aFithian, Philip Vickers,
_d1747-1776
245 1 0 _aJournal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion, 1773-1774.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-20
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian" is a historical account edited by Hunter Dickinson Farish, likely written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles the experiences and observations of Philip Vickers Fithian, a Princeton-educated tutor who served the Carter family at the "Nomini Hall" plantation in Virginia during a critical period leading up to the American Revolution. The narrative delves into Fithian's reflections on plantation life, his interactions with the Carter family, and his perspectives on societal issues of the time, including slavery and the growing tensions with Britain. The beginning of this work sets the stage for Fithian's journey to Virginia, highlighting his background and the significant transitions he undergoes as he leaves New Jersey and arrives at the expansive estate of the Carters. It outlines the vibrant plantation environment he encounters, filled with social gatherings, cultural refinement, and the complexities of life in a slaveholding society. Fithian's entries reveal both his admiration for the genteel lifestyle and his inner struggles with the moral implications of the plantation economy, establishing a nuanced exploration of the historical context in which he lived. The opening invites readers to engage with Fithian's vivid descriptions and personal reflections, promising insight into a bygone era through the eyes of an astutely observant young man. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- Social life and customs -- To 1775
653 _aCarter family
700 1 _aFarish, Hunter Dickinson,
_d1897-1945
700 1 _aKredel, Fritz,
_d1900-1973
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40044
999 _c80883
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