Dixie After the War - Myrta Lockett Avary - Bog

Dixie After the War is a historical non-fiction book written by Myrta Lockett Avary. The book is a detailed account of the social, political, and economic conditions in the Southern United States after the American Civil War. The author explores the aftermath of the war and how it affected the lives of the people living in the South, particularly the white population.Avary provides a comprehensive analysis of the Reconstruction era, which was a period of great turmoil and upheaval in the South. She discusses the challenges faced by the Southern people, including the loss of their wealth and property, the breakdown of the plantation system, and the rise of new social and economic structures.The author also examines the role of the federal government in the Reconstruction process, including the policies implemented by the Radical Republicans and the impact of these policies on the Southern population. She discusses the various political and social movements that emerged during this period, including the Ku Klux Klan and the rise of Jim Crow laws.Dixie After the War is a well-researched and insightful book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the Reconstruction era and its impact on the Southern United States. The author's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history or the Reconstruction era.1906. An Exposition of Social Conditions Existing in the South During the Twelve Years Succeeding the Fall of Richmond. This book may be called a revelation. It seems to me a body of discoveries that should not be kept from the public-discoveries which have origin in many sources but are here brought together in one book for the first time. No book, hitherto published portrays so fully and graphically the social conditions existing in the South for the twelve years following the fall of Richmond. None so vividly presents race problems. It is the kind of history a witness gives. The author received from observers and participants the larger part of the incidents and anecdotes which she employs.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.