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Augusta J. Evans was a Southern writer in the late 19th century who was instrumental in writing historical fiction that depicted and romanticized life in the South during the 1800s.

First published in 1864, Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice was the third novel of Augusta Jane Evans, one of the leading women writers of nineteenth-century domestic fiction. A wartime best-seller, whith more than twenty thousand copies in circulation in the print-starved Confederacy... Read Full Overview

Augusta Jane Wilson, or Augusta Evans Wilson, (May 8, 1835 - May 9, 1909) was an American Southern author and one of the pillars of Southern literature.She was born Augusta Jane Evans on May 8, 1835, in Columbus, Georgia. The area of her birth was then known as Wynnton (now MidTown)... Read Full Overview

First published in 1864, Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice was the third novel of Augusta Jane Evans, one of the leading women writers of nineteenth-century domestic fiction. A wartime best seller, with more than twenty thousand copies in circulation in the print-starved Confederacy... Read Full Overview

Macaria: Or Altars of Sacrifice is a novel written by Augusta Jane Evans in 1883. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Macaria, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of war and the sacrifices that must be made in order... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Macaria

Altars of Sacrifice - Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Augusta Janes Evans Wilson was a prolific author, who produced many of her novels during the American Civil War. She was a staunch Southern patriot, so much so that she broke off one engagement of marriage as her fianc supported Abraham Lincoln.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

One of the most popular novels of the 19th century, "Macaria" is a gripping tale of love, duty, and sacrifice set during the American Civil War. The heroine, the spirited and idealistic Macaria, must choose between her love for her family and her loyalty to her country. Augusta... Read Full Overview

One of the most popular novels of the 19th century, "Macaria" is a gripping tale of love, duty, and sacrifice set during the American Civil War. The heroine, the spirited and idealistic Macaria, must choose between her love for her family and her loyalty to her country. Augusta... Read Full Overview

"Macaria" by Augusta J. Evans is a Southern literature romance novel set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era in the Antebellum South. It vividly portrays plantation life in Alabama and delves into the complexities of Southern society, offering... Read Full Overview