Publisher's Synopsis
""Red, White, and Blue Socks, Part 1 (1864)"" is a historical fiction novel written by Aunt Fanny's Daughter. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young girl named Lucy who lives in a small town in the North. Lucy's father is a soldier fighting for the Union army, and her mother runs a small business selling socks to the soldiers.As Lucy grows up, she becomes more involved in her mother's business and begins to develop her own sense of patriotism. She starts knitting red, white, and blue socks for the soldiers and becomes known as the ""Sock Girl"" in her town. Lucy's story is one of resilience and determination, as she faces challenges both at home and in the war-torn world around her.Through Lucy's eyes, readers get a glimpse into the daily life of civilians during the Civil War, as well as the struggles and sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The novel also explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of community in times of crisis.Overall, ""Red, White, and Blue Socks, Part 1 (1864)"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the spirit of patriotism and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.