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“Richmond has fallen - and I have no heart to write about it... They are too many for us. Everything lost in Richmond, even our archives. Blue-black is our horizon.”

Quote by Mary Boykin Chesnut

Book:Mary Chesnut's Diary

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Mary Chesnut's Diary

This diary offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Southern elite during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, providing an intimate and often poignant narrative of the conflict's impact on individuals and society. more

Author

Mary Boykin Chesnut

Mary Boykin Chesnut was an American author during the Civil War period, known for her poignant descriptions of Southern life and her insightful reflections on the profound impact of the war on individuals and society. more

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