Publisher's Synopsis
A Diary From Dixie is a historical book written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, the wife of James Chesnut, Jr., who was a United States Senator from South Carolina during the years 1859 to 1861. The book is a collection of diary entries written by Chesnut during the American Civil War, documenting her experiences as a Southern woman living in the Confederacy. The diary provides a unique perspective on the war, as Chesnut was intimately connected to many of the key players in the conflict, including Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy, and Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army. Chesnut's writing is candid and often emotional, as she describes the hardships of war, the loss of loved ones, and the challenges of living in a society torn apart by conflict.The book was first published in 1906, nearly 40 years after the end of the Civil War, and has since become a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the period. It offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Southern women during the war, as well as the political and social dynamics of the Confederacy. Overall, A Diary From Dixie is a fascinating and important work that sheds light on one of the most significant events in American history.And Afterward An Aide To Jefferson Davis And A Brigadier-General In The Confederate Army.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.
