Project Gutenberg 2012-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 172 Gay, Mary Ann Harris 1827 Gay, M. A. H. Gay, Mary A. H. 02017917 Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865" by Mary Ann Harris Gay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers a detailed and personal reflection on the experiences of Southern civilians during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the everyday struggles and sacrifices faced by individuals in the Confederate states. Through the lens of the author's memories and observations, the narrative encapsulates the emotional and social atmosphere of a tumultuous period, highlighting themes of patriotism, loss, and resilience. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's heartfelt intentions as she reflects on the necessity of recording personal and collective memories from the war years, emphasizing the importance of preserving these narratives for future generations. The text describes the establishment of new military formations, such as the Magnolia Cadets, and reveals the fervor and commitment of young men joining the Confederate cause. It sets the tone for subsequent chapters that promise to explore various facets of life during wartime in Dixie, from social interactions and wartime labor to the deep emotional connections between soldiers and their families. Through vivid recollections, the author invites readers to witness the intersection of hardship and hope that defined life in the South during the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41548/41548-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Atlanta Campaign, 1864 -- Personal narratives Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Gay, Mary Ann Harris, 1827- Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- Biography DeKalb County (Ga.) -- Biography E456 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 691074 2025-06-16T18:48:55.404397 text/html 697450 2012-12-03T20:03:02 text/html; charset=utf-8 286901 2025-06-16T18:49:05.742358 application/epub+zip 293295 2025-06-16T18:48:57.354381 application/epub+zip 293296 2025-06-16T18:48:56.313354 application/epub+zip 490915 2025-06-16T18:49:12.196385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428449 2025-06-16T18:49:04.424347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428601 2022-09-19T04:36:15.419706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626266 2025-06-16T18:48:54.158378 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 626064 2012-12-03T20:02:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17743 2025-06-16T18:49:12.353351 application/rdf+xml 8095 2025-06-16T18:48:56.431412 image/jpeg 1516 2025-06-16T18:48:56.372418 image/jpeg 276212 2025-06-16T18:48:55.464376 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