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Sarah Morgan Dawson used her diary to record her thoughts and experiences from 1862 to 1865, during the height of the American Civil War. A Confederate Girl’s Diary provides a thorough account of civilian life in Louisiana during and after the war. 

Sarah Morgan Dawson was a young woman of 20 living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when she began this diary. The American Civil War was raging. Though at first the conflict seemed far away, it would eventually be brought home to her in very personal terms. Her family's loyalties were divided. Sarah's father, though he disapproved of secession, declared for the South when Louisiana left the Union. Her eldest brother, who became the family patriarch when his father died in 1861, was for the Union, though he refused to take up arms against his fellow Southerners. The family owned slaves, some of whom...

Immerse yourself in the poignant world of Southern resilience and the complexities of a young woman's experience during the American Civil War, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggles faced by those caught in the crossfire of a nation divided. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of narratives that illuminate the personal and societal challenges of the era. Through the eyes of women like Sarah Morgan Dawson, listeners will encounter tales of courage, heartbreak, and the everyday ...