Margaret Cabell Brown's Recollections; written in 1911; provide a woman's perspective on the Civil War. While her husband enlisted in the Confederate Army; Margaret worked for the Confederate government in Richmond. This diary is not about battle and glory; but rather details the realities of life during the Civil War.
#88467 in Books Slocum Joshua 2015-11-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 1.13 x 9.75l; .0 #File Name: 0760348510256 pagesSailing Alone Around the World The Illustrated Edition
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is a beautifully illustrated book of Joshua Slocum's epic solo journey around ...By Frank EatonThis is a beautifully illustrated book of Joshua Slocum's epic solo journey around the world; however; the notes by Thomas Philbrick in the Penguin Classics version should have been included. They make the story and its characters much more accessible for the modern reader. One of my favorite historical travel books...along with "Voyage of the Paper Canoe" by Nathaniel Bishop.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book; good photosBy Alexander SharabaroffGreat book; good photos. A great gift! It's a large book; don't plan to travel with it - unless you like lifting weights.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. he was familiar with the author and enjoyed getting theBy MargeGift for my brother and; as it turned out; he was familiar with the author and enjoyed getting the book
