My beloved Zebulon;: The correspondence of Zebulon Baird Vance and Harriett Newell Espy
by Zebulon Baird Vance, Elizabeth Roberts Cannon
Category: Governors

The 121 letters published here for the first time comprise the existing prenuptial correspondence of Vance and his first wife. Primarily love letters, they reveal the salient traits of two high-minded beings and also offer fascinating glimpses into the society of antebellum North Carolina. Originally published in 1971. 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.