Walker humbly referred to himself as "a poor illiterate worm, but his diary dramatically captures the life of a small planter in antebellum Virginia.

Extensively revised and updated, this edition contains new photos, new page layouts, and new coverage on topics ranging from sustainability to globalization.

Brooke emerges from the historical record as a "man of prowess," with the author identifying important ritual sources of Brooke's power among Malays, Bidayuh, and Iban--sources that derived from and expressed indigenous cultural traditions ...