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_aLoughborough, Mary Ann Webster, _d1836-1887 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMy Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-03-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) | ||
| 520 | _a"My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel" by Loughborough is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the author's firsthand experiences during the siege of Vicksburg in the American Civil War, depicting the harsh realities faced by civilians in a war-torn city. Through vivid descriptions of bombings and the daily lives of those sheltered in caves, the work explores the impact of war on human emotions and the resilience of the human spirit. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the tumultuous experiences that lie ahead. The author recounts the initial journey to Vicksburg, filled with hope and anticipation, which quickly dissipates as the horrors of civil warfare commence. Description of the serene beauty of the landscape contrasts starkly with the violent eruptions of cannon fire, leaving the narrator and her companions in a constant state of anxiety and fear. As they take refuge in caves to escape the falling shells, the narrative captures the tension and displacement experienced by the people, highlighting the intersection of domestic life and the chaos of war. This poignant juxtaposition of tranquility and turmoil propels the reader into a gripping account of survival amidst destruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate | ||
| 653 | _aLoughborough, Mary Ann Webster, 1836-1887 | ||
| 653 | _aVicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 -- Personal narratives | ||
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