02397cam a22003373u 4500 41475 UtSlPG 20260610133940.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F350.5 Merrick, Caroline E. (Caroline Elizabeth), 1825- Old Times in Dixie Land: A Southern Matron's Memories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier 01025834 Release date is 2012-11-24 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Old Times in Dixie Land: A Southern Matron's Memories" by Caroline E. Merrick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a memoir that captures the life and experiences of a Southern woman during the antebellum period and the Civil War. Merrick recounts a range of personal memories, highlighting her family life, social experiences, and the impact of the Civil War on her community and household. The opening portion introduces readers to Merrick's childhood at Cottage Hall in Louisiana, emphasizing her familial relationships and the strict, protective nature of her father. She reflects on her upbringing, including her mother's early death and the introduction of a stepmother who influenced her life and education. The narrative conveys a sense of nostalgia as Merrick remembers her early challenges, including her temperamental resistance to change and societal expectations of women during that era. Through these recollections, the memoir sets the stage for a broader exploration of life in the South during a tumultuous period, illustrating both personal and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Southern States -- Social life and customs -- 1865- Louisiana -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41475 82314 82314