Aunt Dorothy: An Old Virginia Plantation-Story is a historical fiction book written by Margaret J. Preston. The story is set in Virginia during the mid-19th century and follows the life of Aunt Dorothy, a former slave who works as a cook for a wealthy plantation owner, Mr. Ransome.The book explores the complexities of the relationship between Aunt Dorothy and Mr. Ransome, as well as the larger social and political issues of the time, including slavery and the Civil War. It also delves into the daily life of a plantation, from the work of the slaves to the rituals and traditions of the white plantation owners.Through the eyes of Aunt Dorothy, the reader is given a unique perspective on the world of slavery and the struggles of African Americans during this time period. The book is both a compelling story and an important historical document, shedding light on a dark period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections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.