Gleanings From Southland - Kate Cumming - Bog

Gleanings From Southland is a book written by Kate Cumming in 1895. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a detailed account of the life and manners of people living in the southern part of the United States before, during, and after the Civil War. The author, who was a nurse during the war, provides a unique perspective on the events that took place during this tumultuous time in American history.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of the South. The first part covers the period before the war, providing insight into the daily lives of people living in the South at that time. The author describes the customs, traditions, and social norms of the people, as well as their attitudes towards slavery.The second part of the book covers the war itself, and the author provides a firsthand account of what it was like to be a nurse during this time. She describes the conditions in the hospitals, the suffering of the wounded soldiers, and the challenges faced by medical personnel.The third part of the book covers the period after the war, and the author provides a glimpse into the difficulties faced by the people of the South as they tried to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the conflict. She describes the poverty, the social upheaval, and the challenges faced by former slaves as they tried to adjust to their new lives.Overall, Gleanings From Southland is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the South. Through the author's sketches, readers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the people, the customs, and the events that shaped this important period in American history.With Extracts From The Author�������s Journal And An Epitome Of The New South.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.