Miss Confederation: The Diary of Mercy Anne Coles, an Uncommon Confederate Woman

Miss Confederation: The Diary of Mercy Anne Coles is an extraordinary historical document that provides a glimpse into the life of a woman living in the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Mercy Anne Coles was a young woman who kept a diary throughout the war, and her entries offer a unique perspective on the events of the time.

Mercy Anne Coles was born in Virginia in 1842. She was the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, and she grew up in a world of privilege. However, her life was turned upside down by the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Her father and brothers joined the Confederate Army, and Mercy Anne was left at home to manage the plantation.

Miss Confederation: The Diary of Mercy Anne Coles

by Charles Darwin

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Mercy Anne's diary begins in 1861, and it continues until the end of the war in 1865. In her entries, she records her daily life, her thoughts and feelings about the war, and her hopes for the future. Mercy Anne was a strong supporter of the Confederacy, and she believed that the South would ultimately win the war. However, she was also aware of the hardships that the war was causing, and she often expressed her sympathy for the soldiers who were fighting and dying.

Mercy Anne's diary is a valuable historical document because it provides a firsthand account of the Civil War from the perspective of a woman. Her entries offer insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the Confederacy, and they help to shed light on the experiences of women during the war.

Miss Confederation: The Diary of Mercy Anne Coles is a fascinating and moving read. It is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. Mercy Anne Coles was an extraordinary woman, and her diary is a testament to her strength, courage, and resilience.

Praise for Miss Confederation

"Miss Confederation is a remarkable book. Mercy Anne Coles's diary is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. Coles was a strong supporter of the Confederacy, but she was also aware of the hardships that the war was causing. Her diary is a fascinating and moving read."—James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"Miss Confederation is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War. Mercy Anne Coles's diary is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the war from the perspective of a woman. Coles was a strong and courageous woman, and her diary is a testament to her strength, courage, and resilience."—Drew Gilpin Faust, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of This Republic of Suffering

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Miss Confederation: The Diary of Mercy Anne Coles

by Charles Darwin

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7270 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	194 pages

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