Lowcountry Agricultural and Convivial Societies: Where Planters Came Together in Antebellum Georgetown, South Carolina

This book explores the purpose of social organizations and the moral, economic, cultural, and political challenges of the Georgetown rice planters in South Carolina's Lowcountry, who dominated the local economy, politics, and social patterns for nearly two hundred years. It also highlights the alliance of brothers of the soil that helped solidify South Carolina's Lowcountry politically and promoted Southern Nationalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

For nearly two centuries, rice had exerted a profound influence on the local economic, political, and social dynamics of South Carolina's Lowcountry. This captivating book delves into the purpose of social organizations and the myriad moral, economic, cultural, and political challenges faced by the Georgetown rice planters. Within the secure confines of their respective groups, planters found solace in discussing vital matters such as local and national politics, advancements in their educational system, and innovative agricultural and livestock practices aimed at rivaling the Industrial North. The solidarity of the soil brothers played a crucial role in solidifying South Carolina's Lowcountry politically. Moreover, the agricultural alliances within the region fostered a sense of Southern Nationalism, serving as a cornerstone for Southerners during the American Civil War.

Weight: 151g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476686264