Publisher's Synopsis
Macaria: Or Altars of Sacrifice is a novel written by Augusta Jane Evans and published in 1883. The story is set during the American Civil War and centers around the experiences of a young woman named Macaria, who lives in Mobile, Alabama. Macaria is a devout Christian who is deeply committed to the cause of the Confederacy, and she is determined to do her part to help her country win the war.As the story unfolds, Macaria becomes involved in a plot to smuggle supplies to the Confederate army. She also falls in love with a Union soldier named Philip, who is captured by the Confederates and held prisoner in Mobile. Macaria must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the war-torn South, as well as her own conflicting feelings about Philip and her loyalty to her country.Throughout the novel, Evans explores themes of sacrifice, patriotism, and the struggle between duty and personal desire. The title of the book, Altars of Sacrifice, refers to the idea that the war itself is a kind of sacrificial altar, on which both sides are offering up their lives and their ideals for the sake of their cause.Macaria: Or Altars of Sacrifice was a popular novel in its time and is still read today as a classic of Southern literature. It is known for its vivid descriptions of life during the Civil War and its portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist who defies traditional gender roles.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.
