The Women of the Confederacy by J. L. Underwood
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| Author | Underwood, J. L. (John Levi), 1836-1907 |
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| Title | The Women of the Confederacy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Women of the Confederacy" by J. L. Underwood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the profound heroism and sacrifices of women in the Confederacy during the Civil War and the Reconstruction period. It examines their trials, motivations, and ultimate resilience, illustrating their critical role in supporting the Confederate cause and how they managed to persevere despite significant adversity. At the start of the work, Underwood introduces the reader to the heroic actions of Southern women, highlighted through various tributes and testimonials from prominent figures of the time, such as Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson. These testimonials detail the women's invaluable contributions, from knitting uniforms to nursing wounded soldiers, and emphasize the emotional sacrifices they made as they supported their loved ones at war. Through poignant anecdotes, the opening sets the tone for an exploration of the strength and determination of Confederate women, portraying them as essential pillars of the Southern home front during a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Women -- Confederate States of America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36969 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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