Ante-Bellum Floating Palaces Of The Alabama River And The Good Old Times In Dixie is a book by James Fleetwood Foster. It provides a detailed account of the luxurious and opulent steamboats that once plied the waters of the Alabama River in the pre-Civil War era. The book describes the grandeur and elegance of these floating palaces, which were the epitome of luxury travel at the time. The author also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the Deep South during this period, with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that defined the region. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American South, and offers a unique perspective on a bygone era of American history.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.