Publication

1957 - Little, Brown, Boston, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

79,000 words, Guess

Page Count

316 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCPZ4.M912 Co2
  • LCCPR6063.O82 Co2

Description

Detailed diary of Agnew's thoughts, experiences, and activities; neighborhood news; public events, particularly as they affected the locality; relations with slaves and free blacks; the Civil War, during which he was in the area of operations of both armies; Reconstruction, which was tumultuous in his vicinity; local and regional church affairs; farming and leadership in the local Grange; major natural events; frequent travels to Memphis and to other parts of Mississippi; and many other aspects of personal and public life that came within his view. There are occasional gaps in the diary before 1873 and after 1883.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • An Atlantic monthly press book

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