Ten Years on a Georgia Plantation Since the War (Hardcover)

""Ten Years On A Georgia Plantation Since The War"" is a memoir written by Frances Butler Leigh, a white woman who lived on a plantation in Georgia for ten years following the end of the American Civil War. The book details Leigh's experiences living among former slaves and managing the plantation alongside her husband. Throughout the memoir, Leigh reflects on the changes that occurred in the South during Reconstruction, including the abolition of slavery and the challenges faced by former slaves as they sought to establish new lives. Leigh also discusses the difficulties she faced as a woman managing a plantation, including the lack of support from her husband and the prejudices of her neighbors.The book provides a unique perspective on life in the South during a time of great upheaval and change. It offers insight into the lives of former slaves and the struggles they faced as they sought to establish new lives for themselves, as well as the challenges faced by white plantation owners as they adapted to a new way of life. Overall, ""Ten Years On A Georgia Plantation Since The War"" is a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in American history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.