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Fanny Kemble was one of the leading lights of the English stage in the nineteenth century. During a tour of America in the 1830s she met and married a wealthy Philadelphian, Pierce Butler, part of whose fortune derived from his family's vast cotton and rice plantation on the Sea Islands of Georgia. After their marriage she spent several months living on the plantation. Profoundly shocked by what she saw, she recorded her observations of plantation life in a series of journal entries written as letters to a friend. But she never sent the letters, and not until the Civil War was on and Fanny was divorced from Pierce Butler and living in England were they published.
This Brown Thrasher edition incorporates the valuable introduction written by John A. Scott for the 1961 edition published by Alfred A. Knopf, together with the editor's appendices to that edition. It provides the modern reader with the historical and biographical background to move freely and with ease in Mrs. Kemble's world.
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Discover a historical treasure with the Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838–1839. This extraordinary book, originally published in 1863, has been out-of-print and unavailable for almost a century, making it a rare find. Now, you have the exclusive opportunity to delve into Frances Anne Kemble's remarkable journal, which provides a unique perspective on American slavery and antebellum South.
Uncover the captivating life of Fanny Kemble, an esteemed actress from the nineteenth century. As she embarked on a tour of America in the 1830s, fate led her to a wealthy Philadelphian, Pierce Butler. Their marriage brought Fanny to live on Butler's family plantation situated on the Sea Islands of Georgia, an experience that would forever change her perception. Shocked by the realities of plantation life, Fanny meticulously documented her observations in a series of journal entries written as letters to a friend.
Although Fanny Kemble never sent those letters, her poignant insights remained hidden from the world until the outbreak of the Civil War and her subsequent divorce from Pierce Butler, when they were finally published. This edition, expertly crafted by Brown Thrasher Books, combines Kemble's original journal entries with an introduction by John A. Scott, providing readers with invaluable historical and biographical context to fully immerse themselves in Mrs. Kemble's world.
Immerse yourself in the rich details of this historical masterpiece and gain a deeper understanding of the "peculiar institution" that shaped America's past. Join countless readers around the world who have been captivated by Kemble's powerful narrative. Experience plantation life through the eyes of a woman who dared to challenge the status quo and shine a light on the harsh realities of the antebellum South. Purchase your copy of the Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838–1839 today and embark on an unforgettable journey into history.
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