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Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2013-03-05
Total Pages: 49
ISBN-13: 0802796699
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecounts the author's experiences as a young woman caring for wounded Union soldiers in Washington, D.C. during the Civil War and the impact that these experiences had on her development as an author.
Author: John Matteson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2010-08-13
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 0393077578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography Louisa May Alcott is known universally. Yet during Louisa's youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher and a friend of Emerson and Thoreau. He desired perfection, for the world and from his family. Louisa challenged him with her mercurial moods and yearnings for money and fame. The other prize she deeply coveted—her father's understanding—seemed hardest to win. This story of Bronson and Louisa's tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters.
Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Published: 2013-03-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780802796684
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLouisa May Alcott is best known for penning Little Women, but few are aware of the experience that influenced her writing most-her time as a nurse during the Civil War. Caring for soldiers' wounds and writing letters home for them inspired a new realism in her work. When her own letters home were published as Hospital Sketches, she had her first success as a writer. The acclaim for her new writing style inspired her to use this approach in Little Women, which was one of the first novels to be set during the Civil War. It was the book that made her dreams come true, and a story she could never have written without the time she spent healing others in service of her country.
Author: Eve LaPlante
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-11-19
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1451620675
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Author: Clive Barker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2021-03-30
Total Pages: 672
ISBN-13: 1982158093
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Seerkind, a people who possess the power to make magic, have weaved themselves into a rug for safekeeping. Now, with the last human caretaker dead, a variety of humans vie for ownership of the rug.
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2009-10-13
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 0061862444
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFifteen years ago, in 1975, Genna Hewett-Meade's college roommate died a mysterious, violent, terrible death. Minette Swift had been a fiercely individualistic scholarship student, an assertive—even prickly—personality, and one of the few black girls at an exclusive women's liberal arts college near Philadelphia. By contrast, Genna was a quiet, self-effacing teenager from a privileged upper-class home, self-consciously struggling to make amends for her own elite upbringing. When, partway through their freshman year, Minette suddenly fell victim to an increasing torrent of racist harassment and vicious slurs—from within the apparent safety of their tolerant, "enlightened" campus—Genna felt it her duty to protect her roommate at all costs. Now, as Genna reconstructs the months, weeks, and hours leading up to Minette's tragic death, she is also forced to confront her own identity within the social framework of that time. Her father was a prominent civil defense lawyer whose radical politics—including defending anti-war terrorists wanted by the FBI—would deeply affect his daughter's outlook on life, and later challenge her deepest beliefs about social obligation in a morally gray world. Black Girl / White Girl is a searing double portrait of "black" and "white," of race and civil rights in post-Vietnam America, captured by one of the most important literary voices of our time.
Author: David Cicotello
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2007-07-02
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 078642754X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents a detailed look at Forbes Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 62 seasons. Part I consists of chapters on the construction and legacy of Forbes, the park's place in the Progressive Era, important baseball, football, and boxing events that took place at the park, and changes to the field's dimensions and configurations, as well as a transcript of the last Pirate game played there. In Part II, 56 former Pirates, two wives of former Pirates, 111 fans, and five members of the media reminisce about the park. The appendices include a numerical review of Lady Forbes from 0 (the number of no-hitters pitched there) to 1,705,828 (the Pirate attendance for the 1960 season) and a list of the park's ground rules.
Author: David Emmons Johnston
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 426
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Published: 1878
Total Pages: 68
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2024-10-24
Total Pages: 81
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKStep into the heart of the Civil War era with Louisa May Alcott's Hospital Sketches. This poignant collection of letters offers a firsthand account of life in a Union hospital, filled with the courage, suffering, and humanity of soldiers and nurses alike. Alcott's vivid descriptions and personal reflections immerse you in a world of war, illness, and compassion. Through her eyes, you'll witness the strength of the human spirit even in the darkest of times.But here's the question that will challenge your perspective: How would you endure the trials of war, if you were caught between the suffering of others and the desire to help? What does Alcott's account teach us about resilience in the face of adversity? As you read, you'll encounter the raw emotions and unwavering determination of both nurses and soldiers. Alcott’s intimate portrayal of their struggles offers a window into a world shaped by conflict, yet filled with hope and kindness. Are you ready to explore the true cost of war through the eyes of one who lived it?Immerse yourself in these unforgettable sketches, where Alcott's powerful words bring history to life. Her personal experiences in the hospital offer a unique glimpse into the Civil War and the unspoken courage of those who served. This is more than a memoir—it's a call to honor the resilience of the human spirit. Purchase Hospital Sketches now, and step into a world where compassion triumphs over fear.Don't miss the chance to experience Louisa May Alcott’s powerful reflections on war and humanity. Buy Hospital Sketches today and witness history through the eyes of one of its most insightful chroniclers.
