Contents
Preface
Part One. The Formative Years (1806-1832)
I. Ireland and Charleston: Background and Influences
II. Education and Apprenticeship
III. The Beginnings of a Career
Part Two. The Making of an Author (1833-1841)
IV. Ambitions and High Hopes
V. The Unquenchable Flame Burns On
Part Three. Gentleman Planter: The Established Years (1842-1859)
VI. The Lure of Politics and Diplomacy
VII. Spokesman for the South: The Responsibilities and Frustrations of an Editor
VIII. Nonetheless the Author
IX. Personal Matters
Part Four. Against the Wind (1860-1870)
X. The Years of Secession and War
XI. "The Strength to Endure"
Conclusion
XII. The Measure of the Man
I. The Children of William Gilmore Simms
II. The Final Will of Nash Roach
III. Simms and International Copyright
IV. Two Elegies in Charleston Periodicals
V. The Writings of William Gilmore Simms Appearing in Book Form
Notes
Index