A biography of James Henry Hammond, one-time governor of South Carolina, discussing his ambition to conquer pre-Civil War society, his money-making farm management techniques, his political career, and his dedication to preserving the southern way of life.
Recounts the legend of Alice Flagg, a fifteen-year old planter's daughter, and her ill-fated love for a common lumberman in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina during the 1840s.
Twelve-year-old Zambia thinks that life with her aunt and uncle in Deacons Neck, South Carolina, is boring and dreams of going to live with her smooth-talking, fast-living father, until she gets to know the darker side of his world.
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Palmetto State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to South Carolina.