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Experience antebellum Southern life through the pages of Mary H. Eastman's "Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is." This historical fiction offers a glimpse into plantation life and domestic scenes of the era. A key work touching on the lives of enslaved persons, the narrative engages with themes central to the abolitionist movement and the complex social fabric of the time. Eastman's work provides a fictionalized yet insightful perspective on the institution of slavery and the experiences of African Americans in the South. Delve into a story rooted in its historical context, exploring cultural heritage through the lens of historical fiction. "Aunt Phillis's Cabin" remains a significant contribution to discussions surrounding slavery and its lasting impact. This edition preserves the original text, offering readers a direct encounter with a voice from the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.