Secret and Sacred

Secret and Sacred The Diaries of James Henry Hammond, a Southern Slaveholder

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Publisher's Synopsis

This set of diaries by James Henry Hammond, a prominent planter and slaveholder from the South, affords a candid look at a vanished era of American history. Spanning the critical years from 1841 to 1864, they cover everything from Hammond's personal travails to the turbulent politics and key personalities of his age.

Book information

ISBN: 9780195061635
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 975.7030924
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 342
Weight: 317g
Height: 209mm
Width: 139mm
Spine width: 19mm