A being a record of the actual experiences of the wife of a Confederate officer Avary, Myrta Lockett 1857-1946 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2016-05-15 Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate E456 Original publication data not identified 03002700 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52070 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52070 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134211.0 52070