Civil War Women North And South - Various

"Civil War Women North And South" presents two poignant narratives that illuminate the experiences of women during a tumultuous period in American history. Cora Mitchel, a young girl from a Unionist family, recounts her harrowing escape from the Confederacy in 1861, while Charlotte St. Julien Ravenel offers a contemporary journal that captures the final months of the Civil War in 1865. These personal stories not only provide a glimpse into the struggles and resilience of women but also resonate with themes of courage, survival, and the impact of war on families.