A Diary from Dixie by Mary Chesnut is a fascinating firsthand account of the American Civil War. Chesnut, wife of Jefferson Davis’ aid General James Chesnut Jr., kept a detailed diary from 1861 to 1865, offering a unique perspective on the war from the Confederate side.

Her diary provides vivid descriptions of the social and political turmoil of the Confederacy, as well as personal reflections on her own experiences and the lives of those around her. Chesnut writes candidly about the hardships of war, the loss of loved ones, and the moral dilemmas many Southerners faced.

Condition: Very Good

ISBN: 0-517-18266-1