| Author |
Hamill, H. M. (Howard Melancthon), 1847-1915 |
| LoC No. |
06016611
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| Title |
The old South : A monograph
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| Original Publication |
United States: Methodist Episcopal Church, 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Old South: A Monograph" by H. M. Hamill, D.D. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the Old South, offering a perspective that seeks to contextualize its significance within American history. Intended as a reflection rather than a critical examination, it provides a nostalgic view of the values, traditions, and societal structures that characterized the antebellum South. In this monograph, Hamill recounts the complexities of life in the Old South, presenting an affectionate portrait of its social hierarchies, notably the relationships between the plantation aristocracy, non-slaveholding whites, and enslaved African Americans. He argues that the Old South's unique contributions to American liberty, governance, and culture were overlooked by contemporary critics. Hamill explores themes of honor, bloodlines, and the significance of social structures, celebrating a society that many members perceived as "Arcadian" and filled with genuine bonds, despite its moral controversies. Throughout the text, he expresses a longing for the past, framing the Old South's legacy as an important chapter in the narrative of American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Slavery -- United States
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Intellectual life
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| Subject |
Southern States
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Southern States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70293 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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