Often touted as the epic story of the Old South, Gone With the Wind focuses almost entirely on the Civil War (1861-65) and the years immediately following, ending around 1872.
Gums can be healed quite easily. For instance I was having receding gums. My dentist asked what kind of toothbrush I use, I told him a hard one. I felt like it cleaned my teeth better. Turns out hard is for dentures only, and otherwise all people should use soft. My gums grew back in a couple months.
If your gums have begun receding, you may have periodontitis, which is gum disease that can destroy the bones and tissues attached to your teeth. See a dental professional as soon as you notice changes in your gums. In the meantime, you can use some at home products to stimulate your gum growth.