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Letters From Alabama On Various Subjects (1830)

by Anne Newport Royall
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781166649173
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 242
  • Original Price: USD 43.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 527 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Letters

Letters From Alabama On Various Subjects is a collection of letters written by Anne Newport Royall, an American writer and traveler, during her journey through Alabama in the early 19th century. The book is divided into 17 letters, each addressing a different topic, including the geography, flora and fauna, and social customs of Alabama, as well as Royall's observations on religion, politics, and slavery.In her letters, Royall provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and natural resources of Alabama, including its rivers, forests, and mineral deposits. She also offers insights into the daily lives of the people she encounters, from wealthy plantation owners to poor farmers and slaves. Royall's writing is marked by a keen eye for detail and a sharp wit, as she comments on everything from the quality of the local cuisine to the peculiarities of Southern manners.Throughout the book, Royall's perspective is colored by her own background as a woman from the Northeast who was critical of slavery and supportive of women's rights. She frequently contrasts the social and political climate of Alabama with that of her native New England, highlighting the differences in attitudes towards education, religion, and women's roles in society.Overall, Letters From Alabama On Various Subjects is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique window into the early days of Alabama's development as a state, as well as the broader cultural and social trends of the time. It is also a testament to Royall's skill as a writer and her ability to capture the essence of a place and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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