Exile in Richmond: The Confederate Journal of Henri Garidel (a Nation Divided: New Studies in Civil War History), by Henri Garidel
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"Exile in Richmond: The Confederate Journal of Henri Garidel" presents the poignant diary of Henri Garidel, a French-Catholic clerk who found himself exiled from New Orleans during the Civil War. Expelled by Federal forces for refusing to pledge loyalty to the Union, Garidel's writings capture his struggles in the insular, predominantly Protestant city of Richmond from 1863 to 1865. His diary chronicles the emotional and physical trials of life away from home, offering genuine insights into Southern domestic life amid the turmoil. Through observations on race, gender, military events, and religion, Garidel's narrative provides a distinctive perspective on this critical era in American history, making it a valuable resource for."
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University of Virginia Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0813920183
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"Exile in Richmond: The Confederate Journal of Henri Garidel" presents the poignant diary of Henri Garidel, a French-Catholic clerk who found himself exiled from New Orleans during the Civil War. Expelled by Federal forces for refusing to pledge loyalty to the Union, Garidel's writings capture his struggles in the insular, predominantly Protestant city of Richmond from 1863 to 1865. His diary chronicles the emotional and physical trials of life away from home, offering genuine insights into Southern domestic life amid the turmoil. Through observations on race, gender, military events, and religion, Garidel's narrative provides a distinctive perspective on this critical era in American history, making it a valuable resource for."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
University of Virginia Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0813920183
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