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Journal of a residence on a Georgian plantation in 1838-1839.Entry/Object ID
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Library Rare books collection as of June 4 2023Description
337 p. ; 22 cm.
"This journal/letters by the famous actress of the 19th century, Fanny Kemble, is notable for the detailed descriptions of the slaves and their conditions on the Georgia sea island plantations owned by her husband Pierce Butler. Fanny was appalled by the conditions under which slaves lived and by slavery itself. She separated from Butler within a few years and this book gives the reader a good idea why"Collection
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 -- Diaries., Slavery -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century., Plantation life -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century., Plantation owners' spouses -- Georgia -- Diaries., Georgia -- Social life and customs.Publication Details
Author
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893Publisher
Harper and BrothersPlace Published
* Untyped Place Published
New YorkCall No.
Rare Book F 290 .K332 1863LCCN
01007670