"Politicians, Planters, and Plain Folk: Courthouse and Statehouse in the Upper South, 1850-1860" by Ralph A. Wooster is a 1975 political science book published by the University of Tennessee Press. This hardcover edition includes a dust jacket and is signed by the author. The book delves into public affairs and administration in the Upper South during the mid-19th century, providing insight into the political landscape of the region through the eyes of politicians, planters, and ordinary citizens. With 218 pages, this book offers a detailed exploration of the complexities of southern politics in the antebellum era.