The Southern South

Name: The Southern South
Author: Albert Bushnell Hart

By Albert Bushnell Hart

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A comprehensive regional study that surveys the Southern United States’ geography, population types, and economic foundations to explain social conditions after emancipation. It examines mountain and poor white communities, planter leadership, and the cotton-centered agricultural system; analyzes African American character, labor, education, and everyday life; and treats crime, lynching, race association, and segregation. The work evaluates actual and comparative wealth, labor practices including peonage, immigration, and conflicting attitudes toward education. It closes by proposing material, political, and moral remedies aimed at alleviating poverty, reducing racial friction, and promoting social and economic development across the region.

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Albert Bushnell Hart

Albert Bushnell Hart was an American historian and educator known for his contributions to the understanding of early American history. He served as a professor at Harvard University, where he influenced many students and scholars. Hart's notable works include "Formation of the Union, 1750-1829," which explores the complex processes that led to the establishment of the United States. He also contributed to the popular educational series "The Mentor," producing several volumes that presented American history in an accessible format. His writings reflect a commitment to making historical knowledge available to a broader audience, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nation's past.