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Hague, Parthenia Antoinette
1838
Hague, Parthenia Antoinette Vardaman
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A Blockaded Family: Life in Southern Alabama during the Civil War
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"A Blockaded Family: Life in Southern Alabama during the Civil War" by Parthenia Antoinette Hague is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative provides a first-hand perspective of life in the South during the Civil War, focusing on the experiences of families in Alabama as they cope with the blockades and resource scarcity. It paints a vivid picture of their struggles, ingenuity, and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening of the work introduces the narrator, who is a school teacher on a plantation in southern Alabama during the early summer of 1861. She receives a letter from her father, informing her that her brothers are preparing to join the Confederate army in Virginia. This news prompts her to return home to assist with the preparations while contrasting the fervent patriotism of the time with the looming challenges posed by the military conflict. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the resourcefulness required for survival under the blockade, including the need for self-sufficiency and communal effort in producing essential goods amidst the war's toll on daily life. This gripping start sets the stage for a rich exploration of personal and societal dynamics during a turbulent period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Blockades
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women
Alabama -- Biography
Hague, Parthenia Antoinette, 1838-
Plantation life -- Alabama -- History -- 19th century
Women -- Alabama -- Biography
Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women
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Category: History - American
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