The Reminiscences of William C. Preston

Though fragmentary and covering only the first twenty-five years of Preston’s life these reminiscences are of rare value throwing interesting sidelights on many phases of early nineteenty-century life and characterizing important political and literary figures of the period. Preston was typical of the upper-class southerner — wealthy well-born and well-educated.<br/><br/>Originally published in 1933.<br/><br/>A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original and are presented in affordable paperback formats bringing readers both historical and cultural value.