Beauvoir: Jefferson Davis Shrine
Preserving Confederate Heritage: Exploring Beauvoir and Jefferson Davis ShrineBy United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mississippi Division
Length58m
About this audiobook
Exploring the intricate tapestry of Southern history, "Beauvoir: Jefferson Davis Shrine" presents a meticulous examination of Beauvoir, the renowned estate of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy. The authors, from the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mississippi Division, skillfully intertwine historical narrative and architectural analysis, shedding light on the cultural significance of the site. The book is imbued with a distinctive literary style that reflects a reverence for the past while providing critical insights into the antebellum South's legacy and the complexities of Confederate memory. The United Daughters of the Confederacy, founded in the early 20th century, have been influential in commemorating and preserving Southern heritage. Their commitment to the memory of Confederate figures is rooted in a desire to honor their ancestors while grappling with the ongoing debates surrounding race, history, and remembrance. This dedication to the preservation of Southern culture undoubtedly informs the authors' interpretations and presentations, making this work an integral part of discussions around historical narrative and identity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, particularly those seeking to understand the nuanced perspectives of Southern heritage and memory. "Beauvoir: Jefferson Davis Shrine" serves as an essential resource for scholars, historians, and casual readers alike, offering a deeper appreciation for the complexities surrounding one of the South's most controversial figures.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Beauvoir FREELY TRANSLATED “BEAUTIFUL VIEW” JEFFERSON DAVIS SHRINE
2BEAUVOIR MARKERS
3MEMORIAL ARCH
4THE APPROACH TO BEAUVOIR HOUSE
5DESCRIPTIONS of INTERIOR of BEAUVOIR HOUSE
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6RECEPTION HALL
7FIRST OF THE DOUBLE PARLORS—THE FRONT PARLOR
8THE BACK PARLOR, LIBRARY FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY
9WINNIE DAVIS MEMORIAL ROOM
10MARGARET DAVIS HAYES MEMORIAL ROOM
11JEFFERSON DAVIS ROOM
12MRS. DAVIS ROOM
13DINING ROOM
14BUTLER’S PANTRY AND CHILDREN’S DINING ROOM
15THE DAVIS MUSEUM
16OTHER LARGE MUSEUM PIECES ON DISPLAY
17THE WEST COTTAGE or HAYES COTTAGE
18THE LIBRARY COTTAGE or EAST COTTAGE: THE CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
19BEAUVOIR CONFEDERATE CEMETERY: WITH A SEMI-HISTORIC GLIMPSE OF THE REAR GROUNDS OF THE SHRINE
20LIFE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS: CHRONOLOGICAL OUTLINE
21THE FAMILY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS: PUBLICATIONS OF BEAUVOIR BOOKLETS
22BIBLIOGRAPHY: ORIGIN OF THE BEAUVOIR BOOKLET
23THE FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY
24JEFFERSON DAVIS’ RIGHTFUL PLACE IN HISTORY By Mildred Lewis Rutherford, Historian
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