""South Carolina And The South On The Eve Of Secession, 1852 To 1860"" by Chauncey Samuel Boucher is a historical account of the events leading up to the secession of South Carolina from the Union in 1860. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the state's decision to secede. Boucher examines the role of slavery in the South's economy and how it shaped the political landscape of the region. He also explores the tensions between the North and South over issues such as tariffs, states' rights, and the expansion of slavery into new territories. The book includes primary sources such as speeches, letters, and newspaper articles to provide a firsthand account of the events leading up to secession. Overall, ""South Carolina And The South On The Eve Of Secession, 1852 To 1860"" offers a comprehensive look at the factors that led to the Civil War and the role of South Carolina in that conflict.From The Washington University Studies, April, 1919.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.