02373cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000370012824501290016526400510029430000470034533600260039233700260041833800360044450000310048050801850051152011980069653400450189465300890193985600430202852070UtSlPG20260610134211.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03002700  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aAvary, Myrta Lockett,d1857-194612aA Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865 :bbeing a record of the actual experiences of the wife of a Confederate officer 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-15  aProduced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865" by Myrta Lockett Avary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes the form of memoirs that detail the experiences of a young Southern woman during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on her life as the wife of a Confederate officer. The text promises to provide insights into the social dynamics and personal struggles faced by women during this tumultuous period in American history.  The opening of the memoir introduces the setting and the social life before the onset of the Civil War, depicting a vibrant and privileged upbringing in Norfolk, Virginia. The protagonist shares fond memories of her family, friendships, and the cosmopolitan society around them. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere shifts to reflect the impending war, emphasizing the naive optimism of the time and the personal conflict as her husband prepares to join the fight. The sense of impending change hints at the overarching themes of loss, resilience, and the profound effects of war on family and community life, setting a poignant tone for the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52070