After the War: A Southern Tour. May 1, 1865 to May 1, 1866 by Whitelaw Reid

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Author Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912
LoC No. 01016107
Title After the War: A Southern Tour. May 1, 1865 to May 1, 1866
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "After the War: A Southern Tour, May 1, 1865 to May 1, 1866" by Whitelaw Reid is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Reid's travels through the Southern states in the aftermath of the American Civil War, exploring the social and economic conditions that prevailed during this tumultuous period. It aims to paint a picture of the reality faced by both the former Confederates and the newly freed slaves, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arose as the South started to rebuild. The opening of the work describes Reid's motivations for embarking on the journey, foregrounding his desire to document the sentiments and conditions of the Southern populace post-Rebellion. He expresses a keen interest in the psychological state of the people and the impact of the war on society. Reid sets off on a voyage from Fortress Monroe, introducing readers to the realities of a land in chaos yet ripe for observation. He provides initial reflections on the disarray faced by the South, the feelings of individuals on both sides of the socioeconomic spectrum, and begins to sketch out the intimate nuances of everyday life and the remnants of the war's devastation in Southern towns. The introduction serves to establish the foundational themes of recovery, transformation, and the complex dynamics of race and power in the post-war South. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Subject Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Subject Plantation life
Subject Southern States -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 55381
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 18, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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