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100 1 _aPage, Thomas Nelson,
_d1853-1922
245 1 0 _aSocial Life in Old Virginia Before the War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-08
508 _aProduced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Social Life in Old Virginia Before the War" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate social dynamics and daily life in Virginia prior to the Civil War, focusing particularly on the plantation culture and the roles played by both the gentry and enslaved individuals. It provides a detailed and nostalgic picture of Southern life, attempting to present a viewpoint that counters more critical narratives of the time regarding slavery and the South's social structure. In this work, Page vividly describes life on a Virginia plantation, emphasizing the relationships between the master and mistress and their servants. He portrays the mistress as a vital figure, managing household affairs and nurturing children, while the master is depicted as a figure of authority engaged with broader responsibilities, including hospitality and community leadership. Page illustrates an idyllic, albeit complex, picture of plantation life, where family, tradition, and community festivities play essential roles. The narrative also touches on the children's interactions with their enslaved "mammy" and other caregivers, revealing a mix of camaraderie and cultural tension that characterized this bygone Southern society. Throughout, the book offers insights into the customs, celebrations (like Christmas), and the leisure activities that defined the genteel lifestyle of Old Virginia, highlighting the underlying simplicity and warmth of relationships in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- Social life and customs
700 1 _aCowles, Genevieve,
_d1871-1950
700 1 _aCowles, Maude,
_d1871-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55910
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