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The Poor White, Or, The Rebel Conscript

The Poor White, Or, The Rebel Conscript

Clemens Pearson, Emily

Paperback

Civil War Period (1850-1877)General Sociology

ISBN10: 9354365108
ISBN13: 9789354365102
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A conscript's fate. A mother's love. In the shadowed heart of the Confederate South, The Poor White, Or, The Rebel Conscript unfolds a rarely told story of loyalty, poverty, and conscience during the American Civil War. Emily Clemens Pearson's 19th century American novel brings to life the struggles of Southern families caught between the cruel demands of confederate conscription and the quiet pull of Union loyalty in the midst of war. Here, the realities of southern poverty and class are drawn with a tender, unflinching hand, making this classic American historical fiction as moving today as when it first appeared. Pearson's work stands as a vital voice in the tradition of sentimental reform literature, resonating with readers who cherish the moral clarity of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the immersive settings of the 1860s United States. The narrative's confederate south setting-rich with hardship and hope-invites us to witness the emotional and ethical conflicts faced by ordinary people swept up in extraordinary times. This unabridged classic edition presents the complete original text, offering a powerful portrait of a nation divided, and the human cost of war. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a devoted collector of classic literature or a casual reader drawn to American civil war fiction, The Poor White, Or, The Rebel Conscript is a cultural treasure-an essential addition to any library of American historical fiction.

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