Governor Chamberlains Administration In South Carolina: A Chapter Of Reconstruction In The Southern States (1888)

Governor Chamberlain's Administration in South Carolina: A Chapter of Reconstruction in the Southern States is a historical account of the political and social climate of South Carolina during the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War. Written by Walter Allen and published in 1888, the book focuses on the leadership of Republican Governor Daniel Henry Chamberlain, who served as governor of South Carolina from 1874 to 1877.The book provides a detailed analysis of Chamberlain's policies and actions during his tenure as governor, including his efforts to promote civil rights for African Americans and to combat corruption in state government. It also explores the challenges that Chamberlain faced, including resistance from white supremacist groups and economic instability in the state.The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including government documents, newspaper articles, and personal correspondence, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Chamberlain and his administration. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Carolina, Reconstruction, or American politics in the late 19th century.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.