Journal of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839

Frances Anne "Fanny" Kemble
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Explore the intricate tapestry of life on a Georgian plantation during a pivotal moment in American history, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the personal narratives that reveal the stark contrasts between the beauty of the Southern landscape and the grim realities of enslavement. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering listeners a rotating collection of stories that illuminate the complex dynamics of race, class, and gender in the antebellum South. By engaging with these compelling accounts, audiences are invited to reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by those who lived within this duality. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and foster understanding of an era fraught with contradictions. Join us to discover a new book with every episode and deepen your insight into this significant period of American history.

  1. Aug 27

    H.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor-W. S. Gilbert

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  2. Aug 26

    Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants-Arthur Robert Harding

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  3. Aug 25

    Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man-James Weldon Johnson

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  4. Aug 24

    Road Past Kennesaw The Atlanta Campaign Of 1864-Richard M. McMurry

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  5. Aug 23

    History and Records of the Elephant Club-Q. K. Philander Doesticks, Knight Russ Ockside

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  6. Aug 22

    Green Mansions A Romance of the Tropical Forest-William Henry Hudson

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  7. Aug 21

    Woman Who Did-Grant Allen

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

  8. Aug 20

    With the Empress Dowager of China-Katharine Carl

    Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery and the things Butler stood for. Kemble eventually divorced him, but it wasn't until after the Civil War had started that she published her journal about her observations and the experiences of the hundreds of African American slaves owned by her ex-husband. - Summary by James K. White

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Explore the intricate tapestry of life on a Georgian plantation during a pivotal moment in American history, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the personal narratives that reveal the stark contrasts between the beauty of the Southern landscape and the grim realities of enslavement. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering listeners a rotating collection of stories that illuminate the complex dynamics of race, class, and gender in the antebellum South. By engaging with these compelling accounts, audiences are invited to reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by those who lived within this duality. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and foster understanding of an era fraught with contradictions. Join us to discover a new book with every episode and deepen your insight into this significant period of American history.

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