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100 1 _aBeers, Fannie A.,
_d1832-1894
245 1 0 _aMemories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-15
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Memories: A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War" by Mrs. Fannie A. Beers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of the author during the American Civil War, detailing her observations and efforts as a woman involved with the Confederate cause, tending to wounded soldiers, and managing the realities of wartime life. It brings forth the spirits of both suffering and resilience, as well as a profound sense of duty to those who fought for the South. The opening of the narrative establishes the context of the author's life during the Civil War, highlighting her initial separation from her husband as he enlisted and joined the Confederate forces. As she navigates the challenges of being a "Rebel" in the North, the text vividly captures her emotional turmoil and the fierce patriotism that drives her. The author shares poignant details, such as concealing a Confederate flag against hostility and eventually deciding to support the soldiers directly. A strong theme of maternal concern is intertwined with her narrative, as she reflects on the sacrifices made by women like her during the war, setting the stage for her later role as a nurse and caretaker for soldiers in various hospitals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women
653 _aBeers, Fannie A.
653 _aNurses -- Southern States -- Biography
653 _aSouthern States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15829
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