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_aChesnut, Mary Boykin, _d1823-1886 |
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_aA Diary from Dixie : _bAs written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of James Chesnut, Jr., United States Senator from South Carolina, 1859-1861, and afterward an Aide to Jefferson Davis and a Brigadier-General in the Confederate Army |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-12-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Diary from Dixie" by Mary Boykin Chesnut is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work compiles the insightful and poignant diary entries of Mary Chesnut, the wife of a prominent South Carolina senator, capturing the societal and political dynamics in the South during the Civil War. The diary explores themes of war, secession, and the lives of those who lived through these tumultuous times, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of the Southern experience. At the start of the diary, the author, Mary Chesnut, recounts the immediate aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's election and the ensuing excitement and fear of secession in Charleston, South Carolina. Her observations highlight the fervor and mixed sentiments among Southern society as discussions of war become more prominent. Through her personal lens, Chesnut provides vivid descriptions of key events, including her husband’s resignation from the Senate and the early stirrings of conflict as Fort Sumter stands as a focal point. The opening sets the stage for a deeply personal narrative filled with social commentary, showcasing the blend of personal and political crises during a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate | ||
| 653 | _aSouthern States -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aChesnut, Mary Boykin, 1823-1886 -- Diaries | ||
| 653 | _aConfederate States of America -- History -- Sources | ||
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_aAvary, Myrta Lockett, _d1857-1946 |
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