Project Gutenberg 2005-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 202 Preston, Margaret Junkin 1820 1897 Beechenbrook A Rhyme of the War Produced by Mark C. Orton, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Beechenbrook" by Margaret Junkin Preston is a narrative poem published during the late 19th century, particularly in the year 1866, amidst the backdrop of the American Civil War. This literary work explores themes of love, sacrifice, and patriotism against the turbulent and sorrowful landscape of war, particularly highlighting the emotions and struggles of those left behind, particularly women and children, as their loved ones go off to fight. The poem follows the heart-wrenching experience of Alice, the wife of a soldier named Douglass, as she grapples with the pain of separation brought about by the war. She faces the dual burden of managing her household and caring for her children while worrying incessantly about her husband's safety. As Douglass courageously joins the battle, Alice demonstrates resilience, often concealing her deep sorrow through acts of service both for the soldiers and her family. The narrative unfolds through a series of poignant moments that reflect the harsh realities of war, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on the characters, culminating in despair and loss. As the story progresses, it becomes a powerful reflection on love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of those who endure the hardships of war, reminding readers of the often-overlooked sacrifices of families during such tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry -- Confederate PS Text US Civil War Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 149641 2025-10-07T07:14:45.966014 text/html 151173 2020-12-12T08:45:31 text/html 172499 2025-10-07T07:14:52.271069 application/epub+zip 173372 2025-10-07T07:14:48.000029 application/epub+zip 112354 2025-10-07T07:14:46.755006 application/epub+zip 247220 2025-10-07T07:14:54.803007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331068 2025-10-07T07:14:51.364980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282533 2022-09-08T05:43:50.438872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95044 2025-10-07T07:14:45.125016 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94954 2020-12-12T08:45:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94946 2020-12-12T08:45:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20435 2025-10-07T07:14:54.940010 application/rdf+xml 11647 2025-10-07T07:14:47.269038 image/jpeg 3013 2025-10-07T07:14:47.011009 image/jpeg 37175 2020-12-12T08:45:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 83183 2020-12-12T08:45:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 37158 2020-12-12T08:45:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 148855 2025-10-07T07:14:45.979003 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 en.wikipedia