A vivid, real-life portrait of a determined woman-led enterprise in the Rice Belt. The book presents Patience Pennington’s story as she manages two large plantations in South Carolina, facing weather, labor, and market challenges with practical skill and steadfast resolve.
Through a plainly told narrative, the reader encounters a frontier of plantation life shaped by endurance, resourcefulness, and a humane approach to duty. The tale highlights a resilient woman who guides operations, negotiates tough obstacles, and remains thoughtful about the people who work for her, all while seeking a life of purpose beyond mere profit.
Ideal for readers interested in women’s history, Southern history, and early American agriculture, especially those who value courage, practicality, and human insight in nonfiction.
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Excerpt from A Woman Rice Planter: Patience Pennington
While the influences and mechanisms of the present world tend to make all parts Of it alike in thought and in costume, the various nooks and corners of our own country are gradually losing their original highly accentuated characteristics, and are merging into a general similarity. Most Of what you hear and see any morning in the towns of Massachusetts you will hear and see in Omaha, Denver, Seattle, or anywhere else, because the department stores advertise and sell the same kind Of clothes everywhere at the same time, and the same news is everywhere published in the daily papers.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us into the heart of the American South in the early 20th century, offering a fascinating and intimate glimpse into the life of a woman rice planter. The author, a woman of her time, shares her experiences navigating the challenges and joys of running her plantation after inheriting it from her family. This work delves into the complexities of post-Civil War life, where the South grappled with the legacy of slavery and the evolving social landscape. The narrative highlights the author's struggles with unreliable laborers, the harsh realities of plantation life, and the constant threat of natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. Through her evocative writing, the author portrays the beauty of the South Carolina landscape and the rich traditions of the African American community she interacts with. She provides insightful observations on the changing role of labor and the ongoing tension between progress and tradition. This book offers a unique and engaging window into the lives of those who worked the land and the complexities of a post-Reconstruction South. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, Southern culture, and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331652045_0
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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 472 pages. 8.90x6.00x1.30 inches. This item is printed on demand. Nº de ref. del artículo: zk1331652049
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