Publisher's Synopsis
South-Mountain Magic: A Narrative is a book written by Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren and was first published in 1882. The book is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young woman named Alice who lives in the South during the Civil War. The story is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and follows Alice as she navigates the challenges and hardships of war.Alice's family is divided by the war, with her father fighting for the Confederacy and her brother fighting for the Union. Alice herself is torn between her loyalty to her family and her own beliefs about the war. She is also faced with the harsh realities of war, including the loss of loved ones and the destruction of her home and community.Throughout the book, Alice encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of Union soldiers who take refuge in her family's home, a group of Confederate soldiers who are hiding in the mountains, and a mysterious woman who seems to have magical powers.As Alice moves through the story, she begins to discover the power of love and forgiveness, and learns to see beyond the divisions of the war. The book is a poignant and powerful exploration of the human experience during a time of great turmoil and upheaval.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.
