Antebellum Natchez

Antebellum Natchez is most often associated with the grand and romantic aspects of the Old South and its landed gentry. Yet there was, as this book amply demonstrates, another Natchez-the Natchez of ordinary citizens, small businessmen, professional gamblers, etc. Drawing generously on diaries, journals, and other records, Antebellum Natchez is an important account of the role of Natchez and some of its most distinguished citizens in the colonial affairs of the lower Mississippi Valley and the growth of the Old Southwest. Written by D Clayton James, softcover, 344 pages.