Journal Of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation In 1838-1839 (1864)

""Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839"" is a memoir written by Francis Anne Kemble, a British actress and writer. The book details Kemble's experiences living on a plantation in Georgia for several months, where she witnessed the harsh realities of slavery firsthand. Kemble describes the daily lives of the enslaved people on the plantation, their working conditions, and the brutal treatment they endured. She also provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the plantation owners and their justifications for owning slaves. Throughout the book, Kemble expresses her outrage at the institution of slavery and advocates for its abolition. Originally published in 1863, ""Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839"" is a powerful and important account of the horrors of slavery in the American South.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.