Project Gutenberg 2005-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 437 Eastman, Mary H. (Mary Henderson) 1818 1887 Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Phillis%27s_Cabin Produced by University of Michigan Digital Library, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is" by Mary H. Eastman is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of slavery and Southern life through the experiences of various characters, particularly focusing on the Westons and their relationships with their servants, reflecting on the complex dynamics inherent to the institution of slavery. The opening of the novel sets the stage in a small Virginia town, introducing the main characters and hinting at their social dynamics and personal connections. Mr. Weston, a kind-hearted Southern gentleman, is depicted visiting his home and interacting with his family, including his niece Alice and their devoted servant Aunt Peggy. The narrative begins to delve into the lives of the enslaved individuals on the Weston estate, highlighting the contrast between their perceived happiness and the underlying issues of slavery that permeate their lives. The character of Bacchus, an old servant, adds a humorous yet poignant touch, as he seeks permission to attend an upcoming barbecue, illustrating the blend of servitude and camaraderie among the characters. The interactions hint at deeply rooted societal norms, setting up a reflective examination of Southern life during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Slavery -- Fiction Didactic fiction Political fiction Southern States -- Fiction African American women -- Fiction Plantation life -- Fiction Enslaved persons -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 635420 2025-08-07T08:31:52.252810 text/html 643920 2020-12-12T13:55:50 text/html 327153 2025-08-07T08:32:02.796719 application/epub+zip 335187 2025-08-07T08:31:56.040790 application/epub+zip 318510 2025-08-07T08:31:54.577786 application/epub+zip 619775 2025-08-07T08:32:08.051732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581125 2025-08-07T08:32:01.848727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548922 2022-09-08T07:16:58.377780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 602604 2025-08-07T08:31:51.038808 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 602426 2020-12-12T13:55:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 602420 2020-12-12T13:55:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22135 2025-08-07T08:32:08.186705 application/rdf+xml 16695 2025-08-07T08:31:55.151779 image/jpeg 3728 2025-08-07T08:31:54.841758 image/jpeg 231607 2020-12-12T13:55:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 239995 2020-12-12T13:55:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 231578 2020-12-12T13:55:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 319861 2025-08-07T08:31:52.302794 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