My Cave Life In Vicksburg: With Letters Of Trial And Travel is a memoir written by Mary Ann Loughborough and published in 1864. The book chronicles Loughborough's experiences during the American Civil War, specifically her time spent living in a cave during the Siege of Vicksburg. Loughborough, a resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was forced to flee her home and take refuge in a cave along with her family and other civilians as Union troops surrounded the city. In addition to detailing her day-to-day life in the cave, ...
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My Cave Life In Vicksburg: With Letters Of Trial And Travel is a memoir written by Mary Ann Loughborough and published in 1864. The book chronicles Loughborough's experiences during the American Civil War, specifically her time spent living in a cave during the Siege of Vicksburg. Loughborough, a resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was forced to flee her home and take refuge in a cave along with her family and other civilians as Union troops surrounded the city. In addition to detailing her day-to-day life in the cave, Loughborough's memoir includes letters she wrote to family members and friends during her travels after the fall of Vicksburg. These letters provide insight into the hardships faced by Southern civilians during the war, including food and supply shortages, displacement, and the destruction of homes and property. Loughborough's memoir also touches on themes of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. She writes about the comfort she found in prayer and the support of her fellow cave-dwellers, as well as her determination to rebuild her life after the war. Overall, My Cave Life In Vicksburg: With Letters Of Trial And Travel is a firsthand account of the impact of the Civil War on Southern civilians, as well as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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