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The 'North vs. South Collection' stands as a pivotal anthology, harnessing the vibrant tapestry of American literature to explore the multifaceted narratives and perspectives of the Civil War era. Through an assortment of genres including historical fiction, memoirs, and journalistic accounts, this collection navigates the tumultuous landscapes of conflict, cultural division, and reconstruction. The anthology is commendable for its balance, providing a platform for both renowned and obscure voices, enabling an inclusive historical discourse. The diversity in literary styles, from the adventurous tales of Jules Verne to the poignant social critiques of Ellen Glasgow, reflects the complexity a...
The 'North & South (Civil War Boxed Set)' presents an unparalleled collection that weaves together the diverse threads of the American Civil War through a rich tapestry of literary styles and perspectives. Reflecting the colossal upheaval of a nation divided, this anthology encompasses an array of genres - from historical accounts to personal narratives and fictional representations. Encompassing the works of notable authors alongside lesser-known voices, this compilation stands out for its inclusion of a wide range of experiences and viewpoints. Among the treasures contained are narratives that explore the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike, offering readers a comprehensive insigh...
This volume examines how literature was central to the debates about royal succession and political culture of the early eighteenth century. It reshapes our understanding of writers such as Daniel Defoe, Alexander Pope, and Joseph Addison, as well as our understanding of political, literary, and material cultures of the time.
This lively and erudite cultural history examines how Scottish identity was experienced and represented in novel ways.
This is a biography of John Pelham, an Alabama native who left West Point for service in the Confederacy and distinguished himself as an artillery commander in Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Blond, blue-eyed, and handsome, Pelham's modest demeanor charmed his contemporaries, and he was famously attractive to women. He was killed in action at the battle of Kelly's Ford in March of 1863, at age twenty four, and reportedly three young women of his acquaintance donned mourning at the loss of the South's ?beau ideal.?.
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Material Culture and Sedition, 1688-1760 is a groundbreaking study of the ways in which material culture (and its associated designs, rituals and symbols) was used to avoid prosecution for treason and sedition in the British Isles. The fresh theoretical model it presents challenges existing accounts of the public sphere and consumer culture.
1869. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in Virginia. A well-known American novelist, often referred to as the Sir Walter Scott of the Southern border, a poet, his writings relate almost entirely to Virginia, and describe the life, manners, and history of the people of that state. His war-books are records of personal observation and opinion. Mohun is a sequel to Surry of Eagle's Nest, a picture of military incidents in the Confederate cavalry, in autobiographical form, purporting to be from the manuscript of Col. Surry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Grain and Chaff from an English Manor" by Arthur Herbert Savory. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Redefinition of the Augustan age as a 'four nations' history using popular literary sources.