A Diary From Dixie is a non-fiction book written by Mary Boykin Chestnut in 1905. The book is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, as experienced by Chestnut, a Southern woman from a wealthy family. The diary entries were written between 1861 and 1865 and provide insight into the daily life of a Confederate family, as well as the political and military events of the time. Chestnut's writing is honest and candid, and she offers a unique perspective on the war from a woman's point of view. The book includes ...
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A Diary From Dixie is a non-fiction book written by Mary Boykin Chestnut in 1905. The book is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, as experienced by Chestnut, a Southern woman from a wealthy family. The diary entries were written between 1861 and 1865 and provide insight into the daily life of a Confederate family, as well as the political and military events of the time. Chestnut's writing is honest and candid, and she offers a unique perspective on the war from a woman's point of view. The book includes detailed descriptions of the battles, the social events, and the relationships between the members of her family and their slaves. A Diary From Dixie is considered an important historical document and has been widely read by historians and Civil War enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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