In the waning days of the Civil War, two diaries from Middle St. Johns, Berkeley, South Carolina, offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of two women... > Lire la suite
In the waning days of the Civil War, two diaries from Middle St. Johns, Berkeley, South Carolina, offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of two women grappling with the impending collapse of their world.
Susan R. Jervey's "Two Diaries From Middle St. Johns" presents the unvarnished accounts of Mary Boykin Chesnut and Emma Holmes, two women from vastly different backgrounds, united by their shared experiences of war, loss, and the struggle to maintain their dignity amidst chaos.