Project Gutenberg 2005-05-15 Public domain in the USA. 230 Beers, Fannie A. 1832 1894 Beers, Fannie Amelia Dimon Memories : $b A record of personal experience and adventure during four years of war Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Memories: A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War" by Mrs. Fannie A. Beers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of the author during the American Civil War, detailing her observations and efforts as a woman involved with the Confederate cause, tending to wounded soldiers, and managing the realities of wartime life. It brings forth the spirits of both suffering and resilience, as well as a profound sense of duty to those who fought for the South. The opening of the narrative establishes the context of the author's life during the Civil War, highlighting her initial separation from her husband as he enlisted and joined the Confederate forces. As she navigates the challenges of being a "Rebel" in the North, the text vividly captures her emotional turmoil and the fierce patriotism that drives her. The author shares poignant details, such as concealing a Confederate flag against hostility and eventually deciding to support the soldiers directly. A strong theme of maternal concern is intertwined with her narrative, as she reflects on the sacrifices made by women like her during the war, setting the stage for her later role as a nurse and caretaker for soldiers in various hospitals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women Beers, Fannie A. Nurses -- Southern States -- Biography Southern States -- Biography E456 Text US Civil War Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 618486 2025-07-07T04:27:15.918287 text/html 622045 2020-12-14T12:00:25 text/html 834135 2025-07-07T04:27:25.014217 application/epub+zip 844064 2025-07-07T04:27:18.854251 application/epub+zip 318667 2025-07-07T04:27:17.612240 application/epub+zip 1049816 2025-07-07T04:27:29.722221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1027487 2025-07-07T04:27:24.116226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496439 2022-08-07T11:39:21.896445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 614478 2025-07-07T04:27:14.788267 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 614393 2020-12-14T12:00:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 614387 2020-12-14T12:00:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23457 2025-07-07T04:27:29.859195 application/rdf+xml 11092 2025-07-07T04:27:18.086238 image/jpeg 2759 2025-07-07T04:27:17.847236 image/jpeg 244991 2020-12-14T12:00:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 720700 2020-12-14T12:00:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 244945 2020-12-14T12:00:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 810721 2025-07-07T04:27:16.004260 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog