A Woman Rice Planter by Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle
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| Author | Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (Elizabeth Waties Allston), 1845-1921 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Wister, Owen, 1860-1938 |
| Illustrator | Smith, Alice R. Huger (Alice Ravenel Huger), 1876-1958 |
| LoC No. | 13022122 |
| Title | A Woman Rice Planter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Woman Rice Planter" by Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences of Patience Pennington, a woman who embarks on the challenging journey of managing a rice plantation in South Carolina after taking over her family's estate. The narrative captures the intricacies of plantation life, the dedication of the main character, and the socio-cultural dynamics of the time. At the start of the book, the protagonist reflects on her decision to invest her life savings in the Casa Bianca plantation, expressing her desire to create a home and livelihood despite skepticism from her family. She outlines her strategy to manage the plantation, emphasizing her commitment to empowering her workers, many of whom are former slaves, through self-sufficiency and responsibility. As she navigates obstacles like natural disasters, labor management, and personal challenges, the opening sets a tone of resilience and determination, providing readers with a vivid glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a woman in a male-dominated agricultural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Pringle, Elizabeth W. Allston (Elizabeth Waties Allston), 1845-1921 |
| Subject | Plantation life -- South Carolina -- Georgetown County -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Rice -- South Carolina -- Georgetown County -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Georgetown County (S.C.) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Georgetown County (S.C.) -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57744 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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