Publisher's Synopsis
A Diary From Dixie is a historical book written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, the wife of James Chesnut Jr., a United States Senator from South Carolina, between the years 1859 and 1861. The book is a first-hand account of the American Civil War and the events leading up to it, as seen through the eyes of a Southern woman living in the heart of the Confederacy. Chesnut's diary entries provide a unique and personal perspective on the political and social climate of the time, as well as the daily struggles and experiences of individuals caught up in the war. The book was first published in 1906 and has since become a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the Civil War era.And Afterward An Aide To Jefferson Davis And A Brigadier-General In The Confederate Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
