Old Times in Dixie Land: A Southern Matron's Memories by Caroline E. Merrick
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"Old Times in Dixie Land: A Southern Matron's Memories" by Caroline E. Merrick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a memoir that captures the life and experiences of a Southern woman during the antebellum period and the Civil War. Merrick recounts a range of personal memories, highlighting her family life, social experiences, and the impact of the Civil War on her community and household.
The opening portion introduces readers to Merrick's childhood at Cottage Hall in Louisiana, emphasizing her familial relationships and the strict, protective nature of her father. She reflects on her upbringing, including her mother's early death and the introduction of a stepmother who influenced her life and education. The narrative conveys a sense of nostalgia as Merrick remembers her early challenges, including her temperamental resistance to change and societal expectations of women during that era. Through these recollections, the memoir sets the stage for a broader exploration of life in the South during a tumultuous period, illustrating both personal and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Merrick, Caroline E. (Caroline Elizabeth), 1825- |
|---|---|
| Title | Old Times in Dixie Land: A Southern Matron's Memories |
| Note | 01025834 |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| Subject | Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Southern States -- Social life and customs -- 1865- |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41475 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 550 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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