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Explore two poignant diaries from Middle St. John’s, Berkeley, South Carolina, covering the tumultuous months of February to May in 1865. Authored by Miss Susan R. Jervey and Miss Charlotte St. Julien Ravenel, these journals provide an intimate glimpse into life at Northampton and Poooshee Plantations during a pivotal era. Enhanced by the recollections of Mrs. (Waring) Henagan and two contemporary reports from Federal officials, this collection offers a rich tapestry of personal and historical narratives. Originally published by the St. John’s Hunting Club in 1921.

Dive into the richly detailed narrative of the Civil War, a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece by Rhodes. This comprehensive overview not only chronicles the key battles and influential generals but also delves into the intricate politics, economics, and international relations of the era. Rhodes skillfully distinguishes between fact and opinion, ensuring clarity as he illuminates the strategies and mindsets that shaped this tumultuous period. Engaging and insightful, this account of the Civil War promises to captivate and educate readers alike. NOTE Footnotes will not be read but can be found...

"The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865" is an evocative and historically significant diary penned by Eliza Frances Andrews, which vividly captures the tumult and transformation of the American South during the waning days of the Civil War and the onset of Reconstruction.

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Immerse yourself in this Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the Civil War, penned by the esteemed historian Rhodes in 1918. This expertly crafted overview goes beyond mere battles and generals, providing a rich exploration of the political, economic, and international factors that shaped this tumultuous period. Rhodes offers valuable insights into the strategies and mindsets of the time, clearly distinguishing between facts and his personal perspectives. Comprehensive and engaging, this history promises to enlighten and captivate readers at every turn. NOTE Footnotes will not be read but can be...

Step into the tumultuous era of Abraham Lincolns presidency, a time overshadowed by uncertainty and the looming threat to the nation itself. This captivating biography, meticulously crafted by Ward Hill Lamon—Lincolns first Secret Service agent and trusted confidant—offers an intimate glimpse into the challenges Lincoln faced as he navigated his way to the presidency. Edited by his daughter, Dorothy Lamon, this account reveals the dramatic details of Lincolns perilous journey to his inauguration, his approach to daily presidential dilemmas, and his intricate relationships with the ...

The diary of Sarah Raymond chronicles the family’s journey from Missouri to Virginia City, Montana Territory. Sarah notes each day's adventures - the accidents, illness, Indian encounters, mud, dust, boredom, and fear. Her journal was first published in a newspaper in the 1880s, and the book appeared in 1902.

Septima Collis, a native of South Carolina, married Union general Charles H.T. Collis prior to the Civil War. She supported and accompanied her husband during the Civil War. This rendition is beautifully narrated by Suzi Woods.

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling audio series Campfire Stories and MeatEater's American History comes a new audiobook original that immerses listeners into the brutal and unforgiving world of the professional buffalo hunters who drove America's most iconic wildlife species to...

From the onset of the war, Basil L. Gildersleeve, native of Charleston, South Carolina, a scholar, and professor of Greek at the University of Virginia left his students every Spring to return to the army until he was wounded during a skirmish in the Shenadoah Valley in 1864. Thirty years later he authored The Creed of the Old South, and A Southerner in the Peloponnesian War included in this audiobook.

Join the author as he vividly recounts his experiences as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. He delves into the daily hardships of hunger, sickness, and the constant threat of battle, while also sharing the enduring spirit of pride, camaraderie, and valor that kept him and his comrades going in the face of impossible odds. (summary by D. Leeson).

Journey with Sarah Raymond Herndon, a practical pioneer woman, as she navigates the challenges of trekking across the plains to Montana in 1865. Struggling with her dwindling funds, she makes the hard choice of selling her beloved horse, Dick. Her initial stoicism crumbles into heartache, but she quickly reigns in her emotions, showcasing her resilience and understated wit. Follow Sarahs emotional, inspiring journey which culminates in her becoming the first school teacher in Virginia City, Montana. Her vivid, heartfelt account throws light on the trials, tribulations, and quiet victories of ...

The consensus view of the Civil War - that it was first and foremost a war to restore the Union, and an antislavery war only later when it became necessary for Union victory - dies here. James Oakes’s groundbreaking history shows how deftly Lincoln and congressional Republicans pursued antislavery throughout the war, pragmatic in policy but steadfast on principle. In the disloyal South the federal government quickly began freeing slaves, immediately and without slaveholder compensation, as they fled to Union lines.

A total of 305,000 enslaved Africans arrived in the New World aboard American vessels over a span of two hundred years as American merchants and mariners sailed to Africa and to the Caribbean to acquire and sell captives. Using exhaustive archival research, including many collections that have never been used before, historian Sean M. Kelley argues that slave trading needs to be seen as integral to the larger story of American slavery.

March 1865: The United States was at a crossroads, and, truth be told, Abraham Lincoln was a sick man. "I am very unwell," he confided to a close acquaintance. A vast and terrible civil war was winding down, leaving momentous questions for a war-weary president to address. A timely invitation from General Ulysses S. Grant provided the impetus for an escape to City Point, Virginia, a journey from which Abraham Lincoln drew much more than he ever expected.

The twelve-year period following the American civil war is referred to as “Reconstruction”. The term carries with it a lot of political and cultural baggage which is rarely understood outside of partisan criticism. All sides have legitimate claims to justice, morality, and historical accuracy. But until professor Dunning’s outstanding analysis, all discussion of the subject was focused on events in the former Confederate states. As Dunning was to demonstrate, Reconstruction was not just a regional political phenomenon…it extended to the entire nation.

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In this groundbreaking work of cultural history, Alice Fahs explores a little-known and fascinating side of the Civil War--the outpouring of popular literature inspired by the conflict. From 1861 to 1865, authors and publishers in both the North and the South produced a remarkable variety of war-related compositions, including poems, songs, children's stories, romances, novels, histories, and even humorous pieces.