“There is no slave, after all, like a wife...Poor women, poor slaves All married women, all children and girls who live in their father's house are slaves.”
Quote by Mary Boykin Chesnut
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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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