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My Cave Life in Vicksburg

Buch | Softcover
72 Seiten
2024
Sharp Ink (Verlag)
978-80-283-7009-1 (ISBN)
CHF 12,30 inkl. MwSt
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In "My Cave Life in Vicksburg," Mary Ann Loughborough offers a poignant and harrowing account of her experiences during the Siege of Vicksburg in the American Civil War. Through vivid and immersive descriptions, Loughborough captures the psychological impact of war on civilians, particularly women, as they sought refuge in caves while grappling with relentless bombardment and uncertain futures. Her narrative, characterized by its introspective style and rich detail, contributes to the larger body of Civil War literature, engaging themes of survival, resilience, and the intersection of domestic life and warfare. The authenticity of her voice is enhanced by the immediacy of her observations, making the historical context of Vicksburg both personal and universal. Mary Ann Loughborough, a northern transplant to the South, found herself amidst the chaos of war, which deeply influenced her writing. Her unique perspective as a woman observing the trials of both soldiers and civilians provides an invaluable lens through which the homefront experiences of the Civil War can be understood. The contrast between her pre-war life and the hardships of wartime existence shaped her narrative, highlighting the complexities faced by women during this tumultuous period. Readers who are intrigued by historical narratives that delve deep into human emotions amid the strife of war will find Loughborough's memoir both enlightening and impactful. "My Cave Life in Vicksburg" not only serves as an important historical document but also invites reflection on the resilience of the human spirit when faced with adversity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the personal dimensions of wartime experiences.
Erscheinungsdatum
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik Neuzeit bis 1918
Schlagworte 19th century perspective • american historical account • cave survival narrative • civilians' hardships • civil war diary • civil war memoir • diary of hardships • Emotional wartime reflections • historical non-fiction • narrative of hardship • occupied city life • personal wartime experience • Personal wartime experiences • resilience during war • Siege of Vicksburg • southern siege conditions • survival during war • union army siege • Vicksburg historical account • women's Civil War stories
ISBN-10 80-283-7009-8 / 8028370098
ISBN-13 978-80-283-7009-1 / 9788028370091
Zustand Neuware
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