Plantation Reminiscences

"Plantation Reminiscences" by Letitia M. Burwell is a recounting of plantation life in Virginia from the author's childhood viewpoint. Through recollections painted with fondness, the story illustrates the connections between the plantation owners and those they enslaved, presenting a view of their shared daily routines and close-knit relationships. The book begins with descriptions of the author's youth on the plantation, where she and her sister were cared for by enslaved people, creating a setting of friendly interaction. The narrative shows a picture of balance and partnership highlighting the roles of both the plantation family and its enslaved people with stories marked by caring and guidance, while not diminishing the complexity and injustice that was a part of their shared existence.