Plantation Sketches

"Plantation Sketches" by Margaret Devereux is a collection of the author's memories illustrating life in the South during a transformative period in American history. Through vivid stories and detailed observations, the book offers a personal window into the world of plantation families in North Carolina, their unique customs, and their interactions with those they enslaved. Conceived as stories for her grandchildren, Devereux portrays her own childhood, including details of her family, daily routines, and relationships with the people who worked in their homes. The collection aims to create a complete picture of plantation life, acknowledging both the beautiful and the ugly truths of that time, in order to allow her descendants to understand their complex history.