Journal of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839

Journal of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839
Published during the Civil War, 'Journal of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839' is a firsthand account by British actress Frances Anne 'Fanny' Kemble. The journal chronicles her experiences living on her husband Pierce Butler's plantation in Georgia, where she documented the daily lives of enslaved African Americans and her growing opposition to slavery. Kemble's writings provide a unique perspective on the antebellum South and the institution of slavery, making it a significant historical document.


