A Southern Practice

The diaries of antebellum women are fairly common, but those of men are noticeably rarer. A notable exception is Charles A. Hentz, who kept a detailed diary for much of his adult life. In later years he began writing an autobiography, for which his diary was a major source; it remained unfinished at his death. Together, these volumes portray a remarkable man's life and his attempts to make sense of it. A union of description and commentary, they are the author's life stories--his experiences, thoughts, wishes, and worldview. Steven M. Stowe has skillfully edited each for publication

Art · Art history · Biography · Literature · Canadian Identity and History · Historical Gender and Feminism Studies · Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes · History