A Southern Woman's Story by Phoebe Yates Pember

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Author Pember, Phoebe Yates, 1823-1913
LoC No. 02017881
Title A Southern Woman's Story
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Quentin Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https: //books.google.com)
Summary "A Southern Woman's Story" by Phoebe Yates Pember is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Pember's experiences as a matron in Confederate hospitals during the Civil War, illustrating the challenges of hospital management and nursing amid war. It provides a unique perspective on the roles women played in supporting the war effort and the emotional and physical toll of caring for wounded soldiers. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Pember's transition from the comforts of her previous life to the demanding role of overseeing hospital operations during a time of crisis. After initially hesitating at the proposition to manage a hospital, she is convinced by a supportive figure to take up the challenge. As the text unfolds, it describes the early chaotic environment of the hospital, detailing the changes implemented in patient care and kitchen operations. Pember's readiness to embrace her responsibilities is highlighted through vivid anecdotes, illustrating the complexities of hospital life, her interactions with staff and patients, and the stark realities of war. This introduction effectively establishes the themes of resilience and resourcefulness that resonate throughout the rest of the story. (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 -- Hospitals
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care
Subject Pember, Phoebe Yates, 1823-1913
Subject Chimborazo Hospital (Richmond, Va.)
Subject Medicine, Military -- Confederate States of America -- History
Subject Hospitals -- Confederate States of America -- Employees -- Biography
Subject Women -- Confederate States of America -- Biography
Subject Richmond (Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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