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How Grand a Flame: A Chronicle of a Plantation Family, 1813-1947

Name: How Grand a Flame: A Chronicle of a Plantation Family, 1813-1947
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"Wake me at four o'clock. We're going to see some action." When the guns opened on Fort Sumter across the harbor in April of 1861, two young men, one white and one black, were watching together from the cupola of the big house on the Lawton plantation, which stretched for a full mile along the Ashley River near Charleston, South Carolina. The white man, Wallace Lawton, would shortly be plunged into a protracted, increasingly desperate struggle to retain his inherited domain during war, devastation, and defeat, and to restore it to a semblance of its pre-war prosperity. The black man, Peter Brown, as slave and freedman, would continue a complex and sometimes stormy relationship with Wallace and with the land. How Grand A Flame s the story of three generations of a proud, strong-willed aristocratic family, from the early nineteenth century until the plantation passed from their hands in the 1940s. Winborn Lawton II consolidated the James Island lands during the time when cotton was king. His son Wallace took control just as war came. He moved his operations temporarily to land near the Savannah River, where he won the hand of sixteen-year-old cousin Cecilia Lawton. He brought her back to James Island, where they began the long struggle to restore the land to prosperity. Drawing upon vivid diaries kept by Cecilia Lawton, records and old documents, court-martial proceedings, and personal memories, author Clyde Bresee has traced the story of a southern family in a memorable historical epoch.

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Experience the captivating tale of a plantation family that spans generations with "How Grand a Flame: A Chronicle of a Plantation Family, 1813-1947." This gripping historical narrative transports you to the Lawton plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, during the tumultuous years of the Civil War and its aftermath. Join Wallace Lawton, a white man driven to protect his heritage against all odds, and Peter Brown, a black man whose fate intertwines with the destiny of the plantation.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of southern history as you follow the Lawton family's journey through war, devastation, and the struggle for prosperity. From the consolidation of James Island lands during the height of cotton's reign by Winborn Lawton II, to Wallace Lawton's determination to restore the land's former glory, this chronicle reveals the resilience and unwavering spirit of a proud, strong-willed aristocratic family.

Through the meticulously researched diaries of Cecilia Lawton, court-martial proceedings, and an array of historical records, author Clyde Bresee brings to life the story of a family whose legacy is inseparable from the Southern experience. With "How Grand a Flame," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships and struggles that defined an era in American history.

Don't miss out on this compelling narrative that blends captivating storytelling with meticulous historical research. "How Grand a Flame: A Chronicle of a Plantation Family, 1813-1947" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, fans of southern literature, and anyone seeking an immersive journey through a pivotal period in America's past. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery, memorable characters, and dramatic events that will transport you to another time. Get your copy today and experience the grandeur of the Lawton plantation for yourself.

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