The South-West, by a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 2

"The South-West" by J.H. Ingraham is a 19th-century travelogue chronicling the author's journey through the American South and Southwest; Ingraham recounts his encounters with diverse people and places along the Mississippi River, contrasting regional lifestyles and moral values, with a focus on differences between the North and South as he anticipates exploring historically rich areas, setting the stage for a deeper look at unique cultural attributes and complex issues such as slavery.