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The Iron Furnace; Or, Slavery And Secession
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John H. Aughey s The Iron Furnace; Or, Slavery and Secession is a compelling Civil War memoir and historical autobiography that delivers an unvarnished Southern Unionist perspective from the antebellum South into the storm of Southern secession. Aughey s candid personal account of slavery and the tensions that birthed the American Civil War history blends eyewitness detail with moral urgency: plantation life, local politics, the push toward abolitionist narrative clashes, and the painful fracture of community and country.
This edition, restored and republished by Alpha Editions, returns a long-out-of-print voice to readers and collectors. More than a reprint, it is a cultural treasure carefully edited, historically annotated, and packaged as a collector s item for classic literature fans and historians alike. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to powerful storytelling or a scholar of 19th-century America seeking a rare primary source, Aughey s frank reflections illuminate the complexities of Southern secession, the personal account of slavery, and the lived realities behind political labels.
Rediscover an essential piece of historical non-fiction that enriches our understanding of the Civil War era. Own a restored American classic and preserve the nuanced stories that shaped a nation.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 118
- Release Date:
- 2025-11-04
- Publication Date:
- 2025-11-04
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 9371776447
- ISBN13:
- 9789371776448
- Weight:
- 184 g
- Height:
- 152 cm
- Width:
- 229 cm
- Thickness:
- 7 cm
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