Project Gutenberg 2024-01-11 Public domain in the USA. 386 Olmsted, Frederick Law 1822 1903 Olmstead, Frederick Law The Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2) : $b A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States Journeys and explorations in the cotton kingdom of America, volume 2 (of 2). $aNew York :$bMason Brothers, $c1861. Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Cotton Kingdom: A Traveller's Observations on Cotton and Slavery in the American Slave States, Volume 2" by Frederick Law Olmsted is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an insightful examination of the cotton-producing regions in the United States, especially focusing on the social and economic impacts of cotton cultivation and slavery during that period. Olmsted explores various locations, the conditions of slaves, and the challenges faced by planters, providing a critical look at the intersection of agriculture and human rights in the South. The opening of the second volume sets the stage for Olmsted's detailed observations as he travels through South-Western Louisiana and Eastern Texas. He notes the scarcity of goods in small towns, reflects on the state of deserted plantations, and describes the rich landscapes of the area. Through his encounters with local inhabitants, including planters and slaves, Olmsted paints a vivid picture of the daily struggles and the broader socioeconomic context of the time. He highlights the stark realities of life in the cotton kingdom, addressing issues such as the brutal treatment of enslaved people, the harsh conditions of the land, and the cultural dynamics of the region, all while establishing a tone of critical inquiry into the moral implications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/cottonkingdomtra00olms/page/n5/mode/2up 20131025080147olmsted 1861 US Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Southern States -- Description and travel Southern States -- Economic conditions Cotton growing -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century Slavery -- Southern States F206 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1036383 2025-07-28T15:26:38.664668 text/html 974991 2024-01-11T13:38:56 text/html 571678 2025-07-28T15:26:51.684569 application/epub+zip 578854 2025-07-28T15:26:41.287635 application/epub+zip 508338 2025-07-28T15:26:39.962648 application/epub+zip 822941 2025-07-28T15:26:59.269528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 765494 2025-07-28T15:26:50.652659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 880672 2025-07-28T15:26:36.623669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 860706 2024-01-11T13:38:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17571 2025-07-28T15:26:59.461521 application/rdf+xml 10186 2025-07-28T15:26:40.315628 image/jpeg 2304 2025-07-28T15:26:40.143628 image/jpeg 505606 2025-07-28T15:26:38.765640 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