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Confederate Girls Diary
Sarah Morgan Dawson
34 episodes
1 month ago
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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Confederate Girls Diary
34 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
33 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
17 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
32 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
31 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
17 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
30 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
29 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
28 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
19 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
27 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
26 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
25 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
24 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
23 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
22 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
27 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
21 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
20 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
19 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
18 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
17 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
16 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
15 - Confederate Girls Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.
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3 months ago
29 minutes

Confederate Girls Diary
Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores to romantic escapades, against the backdrop of war. Her self-taught prose vividly captures her experiences; fleeing Baton Rouge during a bombardment, suffering a debilitating spinal injury without access to proper medical care, witnessing the looting of her home by Northern soldiers, enduring life under General Butlers rule in New Orleans, and grappling with the harsh realities of war. Through her words, we gain invaluable insight into the experiences of those living behind the lines during this bitter conflict. Sarahs diary is a testament to her time, offering a raw and honest perspective of a region ravaged by war.