A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War by Letitia M. Burwell
"A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War" by Letitia M. Burwell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative shares the experiences of the author as a young girl growing up on a Virginia plantation, providing a perspective on life before the Civil War. It reflects on the complexities of plantation life, particularly the intricate relationships between the white inhabitants and the enslaved individuals working on theestate. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's idyllic childhood on a Virginia plantation, characterized by the warmth and familiarity of both the plantation’s white families and the enslaved community. The author describes her life of privilege, the close interactions with the enslaved people, and the affection they shared, revealing a world steeped in the customs and routines of plantation life. As she reflects on the environment where she grew up, the author presents a narrative filled with vivid details of daily life, shaping a complex picture of a society both seemingly harmonious and fraught with underlying tensions. Through her innocent eyes, we see her admiration for the people around her, capturing a unique, yet troubling, perspective of antebellum culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burwell, Letitia M. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | McCullough, W. A. (William A.) |
| Illustrator | Turcas, Jules |
| LoC No. | 04016755 |
| Title | A Girl's Life in Virginia before the War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mark C. Orton, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Virginia -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41709 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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