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by Eliza Frances Andrews (Author)
""The War Time Journal of a Georgia Girl 1864 to 1865"" is a historical account written by Eliza Frances Andrews, a young girl living in Georgia during the American Civil War. The book is a compilation of journal entries that Andrews wrote during the last year of the war, from January 1864 to June 1865. Through her writing, Andrews provides a unique perspective on the war, as she was not a soldier or a politician, but rather an ordinary citizen living through the conflict. She writes about the struggles and hardships of life during wartime, including shortages of food and supplies, the constant fear of invasion and violence, and the emotional toll that the war took on her and her family.Despite the difficult circumstances, Andrews also writes about moments of hope and resilience, such as the kindness of neighbors and the support of loved ones. She also provides insight into the social and cultural norms of the time, including the role of women in society and the attitudes towards slavery.Overall, ""The War Time Journal of a Georgia Girl 1864 to 1865"" is a valuable historical document that offers a personal and intimate glimpse into the realities of life during the Civil War.1908. The Civil War is drawing to a close in Georgia. Sherman has left devastation in his wake, and Union prisoners are dying at Andersonville. An entire society is dissolving. Amidst this turmoil, a young woman of 24 is traveling through Georgia. In this absorbing and significant work, Franny Andrews paints an enduring picture of the hardships and travail of the home front during the war. Contents: Prologue; Across Sherman�������s Track; Plantation Life; A Race with the Enemy; The Passing of the Confederacy; In the Dust and Ashes of Defeat; Foreshadowings of the Race Problem; The Prologue of Reconstruction; and Epilogue.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.
