The Kingdom of Cotton Volume 1 (of 2): A Traveler's Observations on Cotton and Slavery in the American Slave States by Frederick Law Olmsted is a unique document that offers readers in-depth observations and analysis of the state of affairs in the slave states of America. The author examines in detail the economic and social importance of cotton as the main component of the slavery system, revealing the negative consequences of this system for people. Through his travels and unflinching observations, Olmsted offers readers not only his own observations, but also careful analysis and conclusions that leave a deep impression on the mind. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of anti-slavery and its impact on American society.