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A Woman's Wartime Journal

A Woman's Wartime Journal

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Biographies GeneralCivil War Period (1850-1877)General World History

ISBN10: 1026087791
ISBN13: 9781026087794
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Woman's Wartime Journal is a poignant and vivid firsthand account of life in the American South during the final years of the Civil War. Written by Dolly Sumner Lunt, a Northern-born woman who settled on a Georgia plantation, this diary offers a unique perspective on the domestic struggles and societal transformations brought about by the conflict. The narrative is most renowned for its harrowing description of General Sherman's March to the Sea, capturing the fear, loss, and resilience of those living in the path of the Union army.

Through Lunt's intimate observations, readers gain insight into the daily realities of managing a plantation amidst wartime shortages, the shifting dynamics of labor and social order, and the personal toll of a nation divided. Her writing combines sharp detail with emotional depth, documenting not only the physical destruction of the era but also the psychological impact on the civilian population. A Woman's Wartime Journal remains an essential historical document, providing a crucial female perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in American history. This work serves as both a compelling memoir and a significant primary source for understanding the lived experience of the Civil War South.

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