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Author Ripley, Eliza, 1832-1912
LoC No. 02017878
Title From flag to flag : A woman's adventures and experiences in the South during the war, in Mexico, and in Cuba
Original Publication United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1888.
Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "From Flag to Flag" by Eliza McHatton-Ripley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences and adventures of a woman in the South during the American Civil War, as well as her journeys through Mexico and Cuba. The author reflects on the sociopolitical turmoil of the era, offering a vivid portrayal of life in a plantation home, the unfolding war, and the impact on families and communities, particularly from a woman's perspective. At the start of the book, the author introduces her life on a Louisiana plantation named Arlington, reminiscing about the beauty and peace of her early married life. As tensions rise in the nation leading to the Civil War, the community is seen organizing efforts to support the Confederate cause, which ultimately transforms their idyllic lives into a struggle for survival amid conflict. The opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of personal and historical upheaval, painting a picture of the changing tides of life during a turbulent time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1751: History of the Americas: West Indies. Cuba
Subject Mexico -- Description and travel
Subject Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
Subject Cuba -- Description and travel
Subject Ripley, Eliza, 1832-1912
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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