{"product_id":"a-diary-from-dixie-as-written-by-mary-boykin-chesnut-wife-of-james-chesnut-jr-united-states-senator-from-south-carolina-1859-1861-and-afterward-9781026141687","title":"A Diary from Dixie: As Written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, Wife of James Chesnut, Jr., United States Senator From South Carolina, 1859-1861, and Afterward","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mary Boykin Chesnut | Myrta Lockett Avary | Isabella D. Martin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis XpressRead Cram Edition of A DIARY FROM DIXIE pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A Diary from Dixie\" offers an unparalleled firsthand account of life in the Confederate South during the American Civil War. Penned by Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut, wife of a U.S. Senator turned Confederate General, this diary provides a unique window into the political and social upheaval of the era. Chesnut's insightful observations capture the atmosphere of plantation life, the anxieties of Southern women, and the unfolding drama of the Confederacy's rise and fall. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just a personal journal, \"A Diary from Dixie\" is a vital historical source, offering a perspective on the inner workings of the Confederate government and the shifting tides of war. Chesnut's keen intellect and unflinching honesty make this diary a compelling read for anyone interested in the Civil War, the history of the American South, and the experiences of women during this tumultuous period. It is a timeless record of a nation divided, presented through the eyes of a woman at the heart of it all.","brand":"Xpresspress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892479180951,"sku":"9781026141687","price":2879.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026141687.webp?v=1781187179","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-diary-from-dixie-as-written-by-mary-boykin-chesnut-wife-of-james-chesnut-jr-united-states-senator-from-south-carolina-1859-1861-and-afterward-9781026141687","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}