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_aDe Forest, John William, _d1826-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMiss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Ravenel%27s_Conversion_from_Secession_to_Loyalty | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-11-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Martin Pettit 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"Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty" by John William De Forest is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story focuses on the character Lillie Ravenel, a Southern woman grappling with her loyalties amid the tumultuous political landscape, and her interactions with Edward Colburne, a Northern lawyer who embodies the Union's ideals. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships during a time of national division. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Edward Colburne, who meets Lillie Ravenel shortly after her family has fled the South due to the civil unrest caused by the secession. Their initial encounter takes place in New Boston, where Lillie's father, Doctor Ravenel, is portrayed as a complex character—a Southern exile critical of his home state's rebellion. The dynamic between Colburne and Lillie is charged, as they navigate opposing views during a time when loyalty to one's state was fiercely debated. Doctor Ravenel's witty and often sardonic commentary on the differences between Northern and Southern society hints at deeper themes to come, while Lillie's charm and youthful spirit present a contrast to the weight of their historical context. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of personal relationships amidst the larger conflict of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWar stories | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWomen -- United States -- Fiction | ||
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