Daily Life in a Southern Plantation 1853

by Paul Erickson

Enhanced with photos and full-color illustrations, this book provides middle readers with an up-close look at the workings and day-to-day operations of a Louisiana cotton plantation during the time of slavery. Reprint.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Reference

48 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

Reviews

[Carman · Rating 5 out of 5]

From this book can sprout many ideas about introducing slavery to your class. It has comparisons of a the master's family as opposed to the slave family. Ideas for critical literacy pieces should come easily.