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100 1 _aAvary, Myrta Lockett,
_d1857-1946
245 1 2 _aA Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865 :
_bbeing a record of the actual experiences of the wife of a Confederate officer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-15
508 _aProduced by Wayne Hammond 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"A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865" by Myrta Lockett Avary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes the form of memoirs that detail the experiences of a young Southern woman during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on her life as the wife of a Confederate officer. The text promises to provide insights into the social dynamics and personal struggles faced by women during this tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the memoir introduces the setting and the social life before the onset of the Civil War, depicting a vibrant and privileged upbringing in Norfolk, Virginia. The protagonist shares fond memories of her family, friendships, and the cosmopolitan society around them. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere shifts to reflect the impending war, emphasizing the naive optimism of the time and the personal conflict as her husband prepares to join the fight. The sense of impending change hints at the overarching themes of loss, resilience, and the profound effects of war on family and community life, setting a poignant tone for the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52070
999 _c92904
_d92904