Southern Sidelights: A Picture Of Social And Economic Life In The South, A Generation Before The War is a book written by Edward Ingle that provides a detailed and comprehensive look into the social and economic life of the Southern United States in the years leading up to the Civil War. The book is a collection of essays that were originally published in various magazines and newspapers during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the plantation system, the role of slavery in Southern society, the economic conditions of the region, and the cultural traditions and customs of the people who lived there. Ingle's writing is rich with historical detail and his observations are based on extensive research, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.