This book offers readers a vivid portrait of the Old South written from a Southern point of view in contrast to the historical accounts "written by her enemies." It was the author's intent to present Southern heroism and achievement in an objective manor, "with malice toward none, with charity for all." This detailed Southern history opens with "The South in Olden Days," its part in the Revolution (complete with its heroes and heroines), the Constitution, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War; followed by an examination of "The Homes That Made Heroes;" "The Hundred Years' Wrangle;" "The...