Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839

Fanny Kemble's personal journal offers an intimate and honest account of her experiences witnessing and engaging with slavery in the Southern United States during 1838-1839. Her perspective as an English actress and former witness to the abolition of slavery in Britain provides a unique viewpoint on the complexities of the institution and her efforts to improve the lives of slaves despite her husband's resistance. Published in 1863, the account also reflects her views on contemporary American debates, including her support for Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin."