A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865 / being a record of the actual experiences of the wife of a Confederate officer

Name: A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865 / being a record of the actual experiences of the wife of a Confederate officer
Author: Myrta Lockett Avary

By Myrta Lockett Avary

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A Virginia woman recounts her personal experiences as the wife of a Confederate officer during the Civil War, presenting episodic memoirs gathered from fireside conversations. She evokes prewar domestic life and cosmopolitan social circles, then traces wartime realities: travel and transport under duress, hospital wards and care for the wounded, blockade running, encounters with military figures, capture and imprisonment, and life under Union occupation. The account blends intimate anecdote and local color with reflections on loyalty, loss, and civilian endurance, and is arranged into roughly chronological chapters by an editor who preserved the narrator’s voice.

About the Author

Myrta Lockett Avary

Myrta Lockett Avary was an American author known for her insightful writings on the Civil War and its aftermath. Her notable works include "A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865," which chronicles her experiences as the wife of a Confederate officer, providing a personal perspective on the conflict. In "Dixie After the War," she examines the social conditions in the South during the twelve years following the fall of Richmond, offering a critical look at the challenges faced by Southern society in the post-war era. Avary's writings contribute to the understanding of women's roles and experiences during and after the Civil War.