A Diary from Dixie: As Written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, Wife of James Chesnut, Jr., United States Senator from South Carolina, 1859-1861 (1 - Hardcover

A Diary From Dixie is a historical book written by Mary Boykin Chesnut, the wife of James Chesnut, Jr., who was a United States Senator from South Carolina. The book is a compilation of diary entries written by Chesnut between the years 1859 and 1861, during the American Civil War. The diary entries provide an intimate and personal perspective on the events leading up to the war, as well as the war itself. Chesnut writes about the political climate of the time, including the secession of South Carolina from the Union, and the tensions between the North and South. She also writes about her personal life, including her relationships with her family and friends, and her experiences as a woman during this tumultuous time in American history. The book was first published in 1906 and has since become a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying the American Civil War.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.