Plain Folk of the South Revisited

by Samuel C. Hyde Jr. (Editor), John B. Boles (Foreword by)

In 1949, Frank Owsley's seminal work, PLAIN FOLK IN THE OLD SOUTH, argued that a thriving middle class represented the majority of southerners and was integral to the region's development. In the spirit of Owsley's effort to expand understanding of the south, the selections included here provide fresh perspectives on the complexities of the plain folk culture. 4 line drawings .

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sam Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of essays which break down the aspects of antebellum southern life which are often misrepresented or understudied.