Recollections of the Civil War by Maud E. Morrow
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"Recollections of the Civil War" by Maud E. Morrow is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. This memoir offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War as experienced through the eyes of a child. The book captures the memories of the author, focusing on her family's journey during the war, the challenges they faced, and the impact of the conflict on their lives.
In her narrative, Morrow provides vivid and heartfelt descriptions of her experiences as a young girl accompanying her mother and father, a surgeon in the Union Army, to the southern frontlines. She recalls their travels through various towns, encounters with soldiers, hospital life, and the children she befriended among the contrabands. The book highlights themes of resilience, compassion, and the stark realities of war, juxtaposed with the innocent curiosity and fears of childhood. Morrow's story is both a tribute to her family’s courage and an evocative recollection of a tumultuous period in American history, filled with poignant memories of love, loss, and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Morrow, Maud E., 1853-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Recollections of the Civil War |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann and 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: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49215 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49215-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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