“If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.”
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Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison
This book provides a firsthand narrative of Belle Boyd's life during the American Civil War, detailing her role as a spy for the Confederate States and her subsequent capture and imprisonment by the Union. The text offers insights into the conditions of Civil War prisons and the personal challenges faced by a woman in a predominantly male conflict. more
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Belle Boyd
Belle Boyd, an American actress, was born on May 13, 1843, and died on June 11, 1900. She is known for her work in theater and film during the late 19th century. more
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