"Plantation Peculiarities" is a book written by Margaret Devereaux. In her Plantation Sketches, the author tells about life on the southern plantations of America on the eve of the Civil War. A fascinating chronicle of a mysterious and multi-layered culture is elevated to deep reflections on the topic of race relations, social prejudices and inner morality. The book "Plantation Peculiarities" reveals to the reader not only the beauty and romance of southern life, but also the difficulties and advantages that accompanied this era in the history of the United States.