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How Beauty Was Saved, and Other Memories of the Sixties

By Amanda Alcenia Strickland Washington
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A first-person collection of reminiscences about life in the American South during the Civil War era, combining domestic anecdotes, community scenes, and wartime encounters. Short, vivid sketches describe schoolroom events, narrow escapes from occupying soldiers, encounters with raiding parties, and recollections of enslaved people and plantation routines. The pieces emphasize everyday courage, resourcefulness, and loyalty from a youthful perspective and present a sequence of themed memories that balance personal detail with reflection on social upheaval and the human costs of conflict.

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Amanda Alcenia Strickland Washington

Amanda Alcenia Strickland Washington was an American author known for her work that reflects on the cultural and social dynamics of the 1960s. Her notable book, "How Beauty Was Saved, and Other Memories of the Sixties," offers a personal perspective on the era, intertwining themes of beauty, memory, and societal change. Through her writing, Washington contributes to the literary heritage of her time, capturing the essence of a transformative decade in American history.

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