Confederate Scrapbook: Copied From A Scrapbook Kept By A Young Girl During And Immediately After The War

By Lizzie C. Daniel

Book Overview

Confederate Scrapbook is a historical book that contains a collection of writings, drawings, and clippings that were originally kept in a scrapbook by a young girl during and immediately after the American Civil War. The book was compiled and edited by Lizzie Cary Daniel, who transcribed the contents of the original scrapbook and added additional historical context and commentary. The scrapbook is a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and experiences of a young girl living in the Confederate South during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. The contents of the scrapbook include personal diary entries, letters from family members and friends, newspaper clippings, and even recipes for home remedies.Through the eyes of the young girl who kept the scrapbook, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Southern families during the war, including food shortages, the loss of loved ones, and the constant threat of violence. The book also explores the role of women in the Confederate South, as the young girl and her female relatives are often shown taking on new responsibilities and facing new challenges in the absence of male family members.Overall, Confederate Scrapbook is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern history, women's history, or the social and cultural impact of war.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: 1432667114
• ISBN13: 9781432667115
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"