John Henry Rutledge: The Ghost of Hampton Plantation : A Parable

During the 1970s, Nancy Rhyne spent time at Hampton Plantation with Sue and hers sons Will and Prince. Relying on taped interviews from those conversations, and numerous written and oral sources, Nancy presents in the pages of this book a colorful account of plantation life along the South Santee River between the mid 1700s and the early 1800s. Covering nearly a century of history, Nancy lets the voice of Sue Alston takes you on a journey through the lives of those who called the Hampton mansion home.

Nancy Rhyne is one of the South's well known storytellers and an award-winning author with a special interest in preserving the history and folklore of the South Carolina Low Country and a deep appreciation for the varying cultures of the region. She is the recipient of the Press Women of South Carolina Annual Awards