Mary Ann Webster Loughborough

My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel (eBook, ePUB)

A Civil War Memoir of Life and Resilience in Besieged Vicksburg

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Mary Ann Webster Loughborough's 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel' is a captivating firsthand account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War. Written in a diary-like format, the book offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by civilians living in besieged Vicksburg, Mississippi. Loughborough's literary style is both emotive and detailed, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of daily life in a war-torn city. The book also includes letters written by Loughborough during her travels after the war, showcasing her resilience and determination. This work is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the personal sacrifices made during a tumultuous period in American history. Mary Ann Webster Loughborough was a prominent figure in Vicksburg during the Civil War, and her personal experiences informed her writing in 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg'. As a witness to the hardships endured by her community, Loughborough felt compelled to document her story and share it with future generations. Her insightful observations and unwavering spirit make her a compelling author to study. I highly recommend 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel' to readers interested in firsthand accounts of the Civil War, as well as those intrigued by women's narratives from this period. Loughborough's memoir offers a poignant and enlightening perspective on the human cost of war.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 353
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066221102
• Artikelnr.: 58930032

Autorenporträt

Mary Ann Webster Loughborough was an American author known primarily for her compelling personal narrative, 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg, with Letters of Trial and Travel.' Her work provides an insightful and vivid account of the siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War, presenting a unique female perspective on the hardships, resilience, and everyday life amidst the turmoils of war. Born in the early 19th century, Mrs. Loughborough's exact birth date remains unascertained. Her literary contribution, however, has etched her name in the annals of Civil War literature. 'My Cave Life in Vicksburg' not only sketches the survival during the siege from May 18 to July 4, 1863, but also intertwines her personal experiences and observations, elucidating the social and domestic consequences of war for civilians, prominently for women and children in the Confederacy. Her lucid prose and descriptive power provide scholars and historians with a primary source that enlivens the Civil War era's social history. The authenticity and emotive force of her writing have cemented her position as an essential figure in American historical and literary studies pertaining to the Civil War epoch. Her book remains an important testament to the endurance and spirit of those who lived through one of America's most decisive and formative historical periods.