The Cotton Kingdom: A Traveller's Observations On Cotton And Slavery In The American Slave States, 1853-1861
In The Cotton Kingdom, Frederick Law Olmsted records his observations of cotton and slavery across the American slave states between 1853 and 1861. This historical travel account examines the society and economy surrounding cotton production during a defining period in American history.
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The Cotton Kingdom presents Frederick Law Olmsted’s observations on cotton and slavery in the American slave states.
Covering the years 1853 to 1861, the book records a period of significant importance in the history of the United States.
Its subject is the relationship between cotton production and slavery, viewed through the perspective of a traveler.
This work provides historical context for readers interested in the antebellum South, American slavery, and the development of the cotton economy.
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