Author: Mary Boykin Chesnut

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‘Mary Chestnut’s Diary’ is a vivid first hand narrative of the Civil War. Written between 1861 and 1865, Mary Chestnut (1823-1886) was married to James Chestnut, Jr., an important Confederate general …

A Diary from Dixie is the Civil War diary of Mary Boykin Chesnut, society matron and wife of United States senator and Confederate general, James Chesnut, Jr. As an active participant in her husband’ …

Mary Chesnut changed history to herstory.  “From today forward, ” she writes in the first entry of A Diary from Dixie, “I will tell the story in my own way.” From the Secession Convention in Ch …

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading.   Mary Chesnut changed history to herstory.  “From today forward, ” she writes in the first entry of A …

“Mary Chestnut’s Diary” is a vivid first hand narrative of the Civil War. Mary Boykin Chestnut was married to James Chestnut, Jr., an important Confederate general. Written between 1861 and 1865, her …

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people …

In ‘A Diary From Dixie’, Mary Boykin Chesnut provides readers with a detailed and intimate account of life in the South during the Civil War. Written in a diary format, Chesnut’s literary style is bo …

‘A Diary From Dixie’ is Mary Boykin Chesnut’s celebrated firsthand account of life in the Confederate South during the Civil War years of 1861-1865. Chesnut, the wife of a Confederate Senator and Bri …

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“A Diary From Dixie” is Mary Boykin Chesnut’s celebrated firsthand account of life in the Confederate South during the Civil War years of 1861-1865. Chesnut, the wife of a Confederate Senator and Bri …

God Save the South: 40+ Memoirs of Defiance presents an extraordinary tapestry of personal narratives, shedding light on the diverse experiences and steadfast resolve of those who lived through one o …

This anthology assembles must-read books that explore the multifaceted history of the Civil War, its long background, the true causes of the conflict and its deep influence on American culture and so …

This collection assembles key books that are essential for understanding the complex history of the Civil War. The anthology encompasses an impressive range of literary styles and thematic exploratio …

In ’10 Civil War Diaries, ‘ the reader is invited to traverse the tumultuous landscape of the American Civil War through the personal and poignant reflections of twelve distinct voices. This antholog …

This edition is devoted to honoring the bravery and dedication of women during the Civil War, whose involvement and achievements were frequently overlooked in history books. The Hospital Sketches of …

Women in War – 20 Civil War Memoirs & Biographies immerses readers in the multifaceted realities of the American Civil War through the voices of women who lived, observed, and recorded the tumultuous …

Southerners should be proud of their ancestors who fought with great courage and sacrifice in the Civil War. This anthology is dedicated to the brave solders of the Rebellion. They are scorned in the …

What is more truthful and visceral as our genuine feelings, our senses and our experiences, recorded immediately, in the moment? They are unadulterated by time, untouched by doubt, and untainted by t …

The Unseen Frontline – 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War offers a profound exploration into the everyday life and challenges of civilians during one of America’s m …