White Pillars: Early Life and Architecture of the Lower Mississippi Valley Country is a book written by J. Frazer Smith. The book explores the history and architecture of the Lower Mississippi Valley Country during the early 19th century. It focuses on the White Pillars plantation, which was located in Natchez, Mississippi. The plantation was owned by Joseph Emory Davis, the older brother of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life of the people who lived and worked on the plantation. It also explores the architectural style of the plantation, which was a blend of Greek Revival and Federal styles. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the design and construction of the plantation's main house, outbuildings, and gardens. The book includes numerous photographs, illustrations, and maps that help readers visualize the plantation and the surrounding area. It also includes a bibliography and index for further research. Overall, White Pillars: Early Life and Architecture of the Lower Mississippi Valley Country is a comprehensive and informative book that offers a unique glimpse into the history and architecture of the Lower Mississippi Valley Country during the early 19th century.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.

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