Two diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865
Two diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865

Author: Mary Rhodes Waring Henagan

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-27

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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The anthology 'Two Diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865' presents a poignant and carefully curated collection of entries that shed light on the American South during a pivotal moment in history. This narrative captures the essence of life and turmoil during the final months of the Civil War, underscored by a rich tapestry of personal reflections, societal observations, and the distressing realities of a nation at war with itself. Through the lens of diverse literary styles, the diaries offer a unique juxtaposition of the everyday and the extraordinary, providing invaluable insights into the era's cultural and social milieu. The contributing authors, Mary Rhodes Waring Henagan, Susan R. Jervey, and Charlotte St. J. Ravenel, were intimately connected to the events they describe, offering narratives deeply rooted in their personal experiences and perspectives. Their accounts are emblematic of the wider historical, cultural, and literary currents of the time, echoing the voices of individuals often obscured by the grand narratives of history. This collection aligns with and contributes to the broader understanding of the Civil War's impact on Southern society, the complexities of loyalty and survival, and the intricate tapestry of human resilience and vulnerability in times of crisis. This anthology is an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the nuanced and often untold stories of the Civil War period from a distinctly personal and introspective vantage point. It offers readers a rare opportunity to delve into the lives of those who lived through one of America's most tumultuous times, providing a diverse array of perspectives that enrich our understanding of the past. Through its educational value and the dialogue it fosters between different authors' works, the collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of personal narrative in illuminating history's profoundest truths.

Two Diaries from Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865
Two Diaries from Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865

Author: Susan Ravenel Jervey

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780344444272

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Two Diaries: February-May, 1865 (Expanded, Annotated)
Two Diaries: February-May, 1865 (Expanded, Annotated)

Author: Susan R. Jervey

Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS

Published:

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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With Union troops literally in their backyard, two southern women of privilege recorded in their diaries the fall of the south in the last months of the American Civil War. "How much some people have suffered." Unable to see the suffering their southern culture has wrought for more than two centuries, the women seem only aware of the loss of those whose privilege was built on the bondage of others. Essential to the owning of a human being is the inability to see them as a human being. As Union "colored" troops are among the soldiers marching through their land, the women are terrified of what they may do or what they will stir up in the slaves that remain on plantations. They write of the "impudence" of some of their remaining slaves, as if a lifetime of bondage should not have been expected to embitter them and leave them with little politeness for their masters. This edition is abridged and annotated. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

South Carolina in 1865
South Carolina in 1865

Author: Karen Stokes

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2022-01-03

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 143967423X

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The year 1865 brought an end to the war in America, but it also ended a civilization that had existed for nearly two centuries in South Carolina. Plantations, churches, farms, factories and whole villages and towns were pillaged and burned by General William T. Sherman's army, and a once thriving and wealthy state was reduced to poverty. While Columbia burned, besieging Union troops swept in and occupied the undefended city of Charleston, which Sherman called "a mere desolated wreck," and then launched raids into the surrounding countryside, including the rich plantation lands of Berkeley County. The surviving records of this period are numerous and revealing, and author Karen Stokes presents many of the eyewitness accounts and memoirs of those who lived through it.

South Carolina Goes to War, 1860-1865
South Carolina Goes to War, 1860-1865

Author: Charles Edward Cauthen

Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781570035609

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First published in 1950 and long sought by collectors and historians, South Carolina Goes to War, 1860-1865 stands as the only institutional and political history of the Palmetto State's secession from the Union, entry into the Confederacy, and management of the war effort. Notable for its attention to the precursors of war too often neglected in other studies, the volume devotes half of its chapters to events predating the firing on Fort Sumter and pays significant attention to the Executive Councils of 1861 and 1862.

Two Diaries from Middle St. John's Berkeley, South Carolina
Two Diaries from Middle St. John's Berkeley, South Carolina

Author: Susan Ravenel Jervey

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-10-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781539532767

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Originally published in 1921. Two Diaries from Middle St. John's, February to May, 1865, published in 1921, includes significant excerpts from the journals Jervey and Ravenel kept at the end of the Civil War. These excerpts were published by the St. John's Hunting Club, a local society in Berkeley County, South Carolina, with explanatory footnotes and some supplementary materials. In the diaries, each woman describes the constant threat of Union raids; the difficulties associated with finding enough food to feed their families and slaves; and the problems they experienced trying to manage slaves during war. The two women describe their preparations for the arrival of Federal soldiers, and the general tension that pervaded the area as the Union army passed through their county. Supplementing these journals is a 1917 speech by Mrs. Mary Rhodes (Waring) Henigan, who lived near Jervey and Ravenel in 1865. The publishers also include a short report from the Massachusetts 55th Regiment that describes the unit's interactions with Berkeley County plantations.