Mary Chesnut's Civil War
by Mary Chesnut
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Author: Mary ChesnutEditor: C. Vann Woodward
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1993-09-10
ISBN: 0300029799
Number of pages: 892
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Book Review: like talking to a friend
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book while at the Lookout Mountain battle site in Chattanooga. If you watched the PBS Civil War series, you will recognize Mary Chesnut's name.
This is a annotated compilation of her original diaries. Her husband was high up in Jefferson Davis' cabinet, so there are all sorts of stories about the Confederate elite, and the personalities involved.
There are even funny stories, and gossip.
Even though you know how the story will end, it's an interesting read, especially toward the end, as Sherman is on the march. It's long, but you can pick it up and put it down without losing the continuity.
Mary was a witty and perceptive woman who was ahead of her time. She's someone I'd like to have lunch with.
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