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Avary, Myrta Lockett, 1857-1946 |
| LoC No. |
06029042
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| Title |
Dixie After the War
An Exposition of Social Conditions Existing in the South, During the Twelve Years Succeeding the Fall of Richmond
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Dixie After the War" by Myrta Lockett Avary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive exposition of the social conditions in the Southern United States during the twelve years following the fall of Richmond at the end of the Civil War. The narrative draws upon a collection of eyewitness accounts and personal anecdotes to vividly portray the complexities of life during the Reconstruction era, as well as the various challenges faced by both the Southern populace and the newly freed African Americans. The opening of the book introduces themes of devastation and resilience, recounting the chaotic aftermath of Richmond’s surrender. Avary reflects on the feelings of loss and nostalgia experienced by the residents, contrasting the glorified memory of battles with the grim reality of their lives. In particular, the text illustrates the brutality of war through vivid descriptions of events such as the burning of Columbia and the surrender of prominent figures like Jefferson Davis. Drawing from historical events, Avary sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the cultural and racial dynamics that shaped the post-war South, while emphasizing the need for reconciliation and understanding in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Social conditions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41730 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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