Called To The Field: A Story Of Virginia In The Civil War (1906)

By Lucy Meacham Thruston

Book Overview

""Called To The Field: A Story Of Virginia In The Civil War"" is a historical fiction novel written by Lucy Meacham Kidd Thruston and published in 1906. The book tells the story of Virginia during the Civil War, focusing on the experiences of a young woman named Virginia Page. Virginia is a member of a wealthy plantation-owning family, and her life is turned upside down when the war breaks out. She is forced to leave her comfortable life behind and join the Confederate Army as a nurse, where she witnesses the horrors of war firsthand. Along the way, Virginia falls in love with a Union soldier, adding a romantic subplot to the story. ""Called To The Field"" provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the Civil War, and offers a unique perspective on the conflict through the eyes of a young woman who is caught in the middle of it all.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164189921
• ISBN13: 9781164189923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"