Tales from the Haunted South: Dark Tourism and Memories of Slavery from the Civil War Era (The Steven and Janice Brose Lectures in the Civil War Era)
by Tiya Miles
An exploration of dark tourism and the remembrance of slavery during the Civil War era in the American South.
About This Book
This book examines the ways in which sites associated with slavery and the Civil War era are presented to the public.
It considers how historical memory is shaped by tourism and the stories told at these locations.
The work draws on lectures and research focused on the cultural impact of these narratives.
Readers gain insight into the ongoing dialogue between history, memory, and place in the South.
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