Description

Swallow Barn: Or A Sojourn In The Old Dominion is a novel written by John Pendleton Kennedy and published in 1860. The book is set in Virginia during the early 19th century and follows the lives of the residents of Swallow Barn, a plantation in the Shenandoah Valley. The story is narrated by Mark Littleton, a visitor to the plantation, who describes the daily life and customs of the people who live there. The book is divided into a series of sketches, each detailing a different aspect of life at Swallow Barn. The sketches cover topics such as the plantation's history, the relationships between the slaves and their owners, the social and cultural traditions of the region, and the natural beauty of the landscape. Throughout the book, Kennedy portrays the South as a unique and complex society, with its own set of values and customs. He also addresses the issue of slavery, depicting the lives of the slaves on the plantation and the moral dilemmas faced by their owners. Swallow Barn: Or A Sojourn In The Old Dominion is considered a classic of Southern literature, and is praised for its vivid descriptions of life in Virginia during the early 19th century. It is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the slaves, which was unusual for its time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.