Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865

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Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865

by Mary Ann Harris Gay

EN·~10 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
1

LIFE IN DIXIE DURING THE WAR.

0:18
2

INTRODUCTION.

1:19
3

PREFACE.

1:26
4

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.

11:47
5

CHAPTER I.

6:36
6

CHAPTER II.

18:18
7

CHAPTER III.

5:19
8

CHAPTER IV.

7:12
9

CHAPTER V.

4:31
10

CHAPTER VI.

9:10

Description

A candid window into the everyday reality of the Southern home front, this memoir follows a compassionate woman as she navigates the turmoil of war‑time Georgia. She records the rhythm of ordinary chores—sewing, caring for the sick, and keeping a kitchen alive—while the distant thunder of battle reshapes each familiar landscape. Her gentle observations capture both the quiet moments of charity and the unsettling presence of soldiers marching through town.

Through vivid, unembellished prose, the narrative conveys the paradox of a community clinging to hope amid loss, loss of loved ones, and the strain of scarcity. Readers hear the echo of church bells, the murmur of neighbors sharing news, and the steady resolve of families determined to endure. The work stands as a heartfelt testimony, offering modern ears a sincere glimpse of life, faith, and resilience during those dark, formative years.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (580K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2012-12-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary Ann Harris Gay

Mary Ann Harris Gay

b. 1827

Remembered for a vivid Civil War memoir, this Georgia writer turned personal experience into a detailed account of life on the Confederate home front. Her work remains a useful firsthand window into wartime Atlanta and the world around it.

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