My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel (eBook)

Mary Ann Webster Loughborough (Autor)

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2022
92 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654730535-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel," Mary Ann Webster Loughborough intricately documents her experiences during the Siege of Vicksburg, intertwining personal narrative with a broader historical context. Written in a vivid and engaging literary style, the book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, illustrating the psychological and physical tribulations faced by civilians. Loughborough's letters reveal her resilience amidst adversity while painting a portrait of community, survival, and human endurance through eloquent prose and heartfelt observations. This work is a significant contribution to war literature, offering insights into the often-overlooked civilian experience during times of conflict. Mary Ann Webster Loughborough, born into a prominent family in Ohio, was shaped by the turbulent socio-political environment of her era, deeply influencing her writing. Her experiences as a mother, wife, and direct witness to the harrowing realities of war motivated her to document the impact of the Siege on both her family and the community. Loughborough's ability to capture personal and collective narratives reflects her keen understanding of the human spirit and defies the typical male-centric perspectives of war accounts. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in Civil War history and those seeking a nuanced account of personal resilience. Loughborough's blend of personal letters and narrative prose offers an intimate look into the complexities of wartime life, making it essential reading for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration in the face of adversity.

Autor

Mary Ann Webster Loughborough was an American author known primarily for her compelling personal narrative, 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel.' Her work provides an insightful and vivid account of the siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War, presenting a unique female perspective on the hardships, resilience, and everyday life amidst the turmoils of war. Born in the early 19th century, Mrs. Loughborough's exact birth date remains unascertained. Her literary contribution, however, has etched her name in the annals of Civil War literature. 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg' not only sketches the survival during the siege from May 18 to July 4, 1863, but also intertwines her personal experiences and observations, elucidating the social and domestic consequences of war for civilians, prominently for women and children in the Confederacy. Her lucid prose and descriptive power provide scholars and historians with a primary source that enlivens the Civil War era's social history. The authenticity and emotive force of her writing have cemented her position as an essential figure in American historical and literary studies pertaining to the Civil War epoch. Her book remains an important testament to the endurance and spirit of those who lived through one of America's most decisive and formative historical periods.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 1863 • 19th century American diaries • 19th century eyewitness • american civil war history • American South struggles • cave living experiences • Christian faith narrative • Civil War • Civil War era personal letters • civil war memoir • Civil War women's narratives • Confederate • Emotional wartime reflections • historical civilian accounts • historical non-fiction • Historical travel letters • historical travel narrative • History • Life in a cave • Mary Ann Webster Loughborough • Military history personal stories • Miss. • mississippi river setting • personal correspondence • personal narrative memoir • personal narratives • Siege • Siege of Vicksburg • Southern US historical accounts • southern writer • Survival during conflict • United States • Vicksburg • Vicksburg history • Vicksburg Siege memoirs • War impact on civilians • Women's wartime experience • women's wartime letters