Ladies and Gentlemen on Display: Planter Society at the Virginia Springs, 1790-1860
(Part of the The American South Series Series)
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Each summer between 1790 and 1860, hundreds and eventually thousands of southern men and women left the diseases and boredom of their plantation homes and journeyed to the healthful and entertaining Virginia Springs. While some came in search of a cure, most traveled over the mountains to enjoy the fashionable society and participate in an array of social activities. At the springs, visitors, as well as their slaves, interacted with...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813920809
ISBN13:9780813920801
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:University of Virginia Press
Length:293 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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