The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War
Civilian Courage: Voices Behind the Civil War's BattlefieldsBy Louisa May Alcott, Adam Gurowski, Walt Whitman, William E. Barton, William Howard Russell, Sarah H. Bradford, Thomas E. Taylor, Mary Rhodes Waring Henagan, Susan R. Jervey, Charlotte St. J. Ravenel, Myrta Lockett Avary, Henry Martyn Kieffer, Mary Ann Loughborough, Sarah Morgan Dawson, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, Sara Agnes Rice Pryor, Eliza Frances Andrews, John Beauchamp Jones, Susie King Taylor, Mary Ann Harris Gay, Parthenia Antoinette Hague, C. T. Quintard, Maud E. Morrow, Phoebe Yates Pember, S. Emma E. Edmonds, Mary Boykin Chesnut, George Barton, Fannie A. Beers, Sarah Ellen Blackwell, Tillie Pierce Alleman
Length319h 43m
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The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War offers a profound exploration into the everyday life and challenges of civilians during one of America's most tumultuous periods. These testimonies expose the true sufferance, the selfless support of the troops, the bravery and many challenges they endured. From volunteers, nurses, doctors, to women and children left behind to work on plantations and suffer the consequences of passing enemy troops, this anthology documents the tenacity and resilience of those who didn't carry a gun. The collected works present a multitude of perspectives, shedding light on the diverse experiences and crucial roles civilians played in shaping the war's outcome. This literary compilation is an invaluable resource, revealing the lesser-known yet equally significant struggles and contributions of non-combatants. At the heart of this collection are voices that, while often overshadowed by the more prominent military narratives, represent an essential component of Civil War history. Edited with a keen eye for historical accuracy and cultural significance, the anthology benefits from the varied backgrounds of its contributors. These works align with and expand upon the known historical and literary movements of the era, offering readers access to a wide array of experiences, from Southern women maintaining plantations in the absence of men, to Northern volunteers in field hospitals. The diverse authors, including Louisa May Alcott and Walt Whitman, enrich the anthology's scope, providing a multi-faceted view of civilian endurance. This anthology is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the broader implications of the Civil War, beyond the battlefield.
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length319 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War
26The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 3)
2My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 1)
27The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 4)
3My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 2)
28The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 5)
4My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 3)
29The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 6)
5My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 4)
30The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 7)
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6My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 5)
31The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 8)
7My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 6)
32The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 9)
8My Memoirs of the Civil War (pt. 7)
33The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 10)
9The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 1)
34The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 11)
10The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 2)
35My Diary – North and South (pt. 1)
11The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 3)
36My Diary – North and South (pt. 2)
12The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 4)
37My Diary – North and South (pt. 3)
13The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 5)
38My Diary – North and South (pt. 4)
14The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 6)
39My Diary – North and South (pt. 5)
15The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 7)
40My Diary – North and South (pt. 6)
16The Diary of Adam Gurowski: March 4, 1861 - October 18, 1863 (pt. 8)
41My Diary – North and South (pt. 7)
17Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 1)
42My Diary – North and South (pt. 8)
18Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 2)
43My Diary – North and South (pt. 9)
19Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 3)
44My Diary – North and South (pt. 10)
20Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 4)
45My Diary – North and South (pt. 11)
21Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 5)
46Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (pt. 1)
22Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 6)
47Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (pt. 2)
23Memoirs & Letters of Walt Whitman (pt. 7)
48Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (pt. 3)
24The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 1)
49Running the Blockade: A Personal Narrative of Adventures, Risks, and Escapes During the American Civil War (pt. 1)
25The Life of Clara Barton, the Founder of the American Red Cross (pt. 2)
50Running the Blockade: A Personal Narrative of Adventures, Risks, and Escapes During the American Civil War (pt. 2)
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