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100	1		_aClay-Clopton, Virginia, _d1825-1915
245	1	2	_aA Belle of the Fifties : _bMemoirs of Mrs. Clay of Alabama, covering social and political life in Washington and the South, 1853-1866. Put into narrative form by Ada Sterling
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-12-16
508			_aProduced by Richard Tonsing, 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/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"A Belle of the Fifties" by Virginia Clay-Clopton is a memoir that covers social and political life in Washington and the Southern United States from the mid-19th century to the end of the Civil War. The narrative is based on the experiences of Mrs. Clay, who offers a unique female perspective on the times, showcasing her vibrant life at the intersection of family, society, and historical events. This book is likely to appeal to readers interested in personal histories that provide insights into the cultural and political climate of America during a tumultuous time in its history. The beginning of "A Belle of the Fifties" introduces readers to Virginia Clay-Clopton’s early life, highlighting her childhood in North Carolina and Alabama. The narrative captures her formative years, detailing significant family histories, vivid plantation scenes, and remarkable characters from her youth, such as her early guardians and the influential figures in her life. As she recounts her schooling and social evolutions, she hints at the cultural richness of her upbringing while laying the foundation for her eventual marriage to Clement C. Clay, Jr., thus framing her journey within the broader social context of antebellum American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
653			_aConfederate States of America -- Social life and customs
653			_aClay-Clopton, Virginia, 1825-1915
653			_aSouthern States -- Social life and customs -- 1775-1865
653			_aWashington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
700	1		_aSterling, Ada, _d-1939
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60934
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