Plantation Reminiscences

Plantation Reminiscences, written by Letitia M. Burwell and first published in 1878, is a historical account reflecting on life in a Virginia plantation during the author's childhood. The narrative offers a personal perspective on the relationships between plantation owners and enslaved individuals, portraying a nostalgic view filled with affection and camaraderie. Burwell's recollections emphasize the complexities of plantation life, presenting a defense of that existence against contemporary critiques of cruelty and oppression, while also highlighting the social customs of the era.