"A Woman's Wartime Journal: An account of the passage over a Georgia plantation of Sherman's army on the march to the sea, as recorded in the diary of Dolly Sumner Lunt" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into plantation life during the Civil War. Through the meticulously kept diary of Dolly Sumner Lunt, readers witness firsthand the impact of Sherman's March to the Sea on the Southern landscape and its inhabitants.
This powerful historical document provides a unique perspective on Southern history and women's history during a period of immense upheaval. Lunt's detailed observations capture the daily realities of wartime Georgia, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and resilience of those who lived through it. A vital resource for anyone interested in the Civil War period, this journal illuminates a critical chapter in American history with immediacy and emotional depth. Explore the past through the eyes of a woman who lived it.
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