Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom: American Slavery Through Foreigner's Eyes

In "Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom: American Slavery Through Foreigner's Eyes," Frederick Law Olmsted presents a compelling account of the South in the mid-19th century, offering an astute observation of the social and economic fabric shaped by slavery. Richly detailed and rigorously researched, Olmsted'Äôs narrative combines travel writing with personal reflection, revealing not ...