And . . . I think we'd all do well to remember just how "elitist" a  
high-school education . . . of any quality at all . . .  was as late  
as the mid 20th century . . . especially in the south.


On Dec 15, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Judith Bailey Gabor wrote:

> I had not previously heard the definition of a planter , i.e.,  
> owner of at least 20 slaves.  Could someone elaborate on this or  
> refer me elsewhere if this subject has been previously discussed to  
> exhaustion?
>
> And what is the definition of a plantation?  # of acres, slaves,  
> types of crops........  What is the definition of a manor?   
> British, royalty........
>
> "Farm" had a different meaning:  "rented tract of land", as I  
> understand it.
> Thanks - Judy Gabor
>
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