Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 3185 Kemble, Fanny 1809 1893 Butler, Frances Anne Kemble, Frances Anne Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation: 1838-1839 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_of_a_Residence_on_a_Georgian_Plantation_in_1838%E2%80%931839 Produced by Pauline, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. With thanks to the Ryan Memorial Library of the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. "Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation: 1838-1839" by Fanny Kemble is a historical account chronicling the author's observations during her time on a plantation in Georgia in the early 19th century. The narrative offers a candid exploration of the institution of slavery, detailing the lived experiences of enslaved people, their treatment by slave owners, and the complexities of their societal roles. Through her journal entries, Kemble aims to illuminate the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding slavery, as she grapples with her own views as a Northern abolitionist. At the start of the journal, Kemble introduces her initial observations of the plantation's environment and the stark realities faced by the enslaved population. She notes the complex social dynamics, the hardships of their daily lives, and their fears of being subjected to harsh treatment from overseers. Kemble herself contemplates the incongruities between the perceived contentment of the enslaved workers and the deep injustices of their enslavement. As she navigates her new surroundings, she begins documenting not just her impressions of the landscape, but also the human experiences that illustrate the suffering, resilience, and humanity of those enslaved around her. Her critical reflections and heartfelt descriptions set the tone for a narrative that seeks to challenge prevailing justifications for slavery and advocate for empathy and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 -- Diaries Slavery -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century Plantation life -- Georgia -- History -- 19th century Plantation owners' spouses -- Georgia -- Diaries Georgia -- Social life and customs F206 Text Women's Travel Journals Category: Biographies Category: History - American 693850 2025-08-05T15:27:23.972082 text/html 673994 2024-10-28T19:31:15 text/html 356743 2025-08-05T15:27:33.315069 application/epub+zip 369654 2025-08-05T15:27:27.563081 application/epub+zip 338790 2025-08-05T15:27:26.257106 application/epub+zip 674027 2025-08-05T15:27:38.229015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645613 2025-08-05T15:27:32.432035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 575417 2022-09-06T20:39:23.021207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 668137 2025-08-05T15:27:23.251103 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 648223 2024-10-28T19:31:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18093 2025-08-05T15:27:38.383997 application/rdf+xml 21145 2025-08-05T15:27:26.765036 image/jpeg 4588 2025-08-05T15:27:26.512034 image/jpeg 350486 2025-08-05T15:27:24.026110 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia