Old Plantation Day: Being Recollections Of Southern Life Before The Civil War is a book written by N. B. De Saussure and originally published in 1909. The book is a memoir that provides a vivid and detailed account of life in the American South before the Civil War. De Saussure was born and raised in South Carolina and provides a firsthand account of the plantation lifestyle, including the social customs, traditions, and daily life of the people who lived there. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the plantation system, the treatment of slaves, the economy of the South, and the political climate leading up to the Civil War. De Saussure's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a unique and insightful glimpse into a bygone era. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South, and provides a fascinating look at a time and place that has long since disappeared.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.