From flag to flag : A woman's adventures and experiences in the South during the war, in Mexico, and in Cuba

A young Southern woman’s memoir carries listeners from the tranquil lawns of a Louisiana plantation through the turmoil of the Civil War’s final years. She recounts the sudden shift from genteel domesticity to the frantic scramble of armies, sewers, and makeshift societies as New Orleans falls and Baton Rouge changes hands. Her vivid descriptions of nightly camps, hurried escapes, and the raw uncertainty of a nation at war paint a personal portrait of resilience amid national upheaval.

Beyond the battlefield, the narrative widens to include daring journeys across the Rio Grande, encounters with French‑occupied Mexican towns, and a colorful sojourn in bustling Havana. She observes the everyday lives of locals, the clash of cultures, and the rhythms of plantation work under new regimes. Through these varied landscapes, her voice remains steady, offering a candid glimpse into a world in transition while preserving the intimate details of love, loss, and the simple pleasures that sustained her across continents.