A Diary from Dixie

Explore an intimate perspective of the Civil War through the eyes of author Mary Boykin Chesnut. In her personal diary, Chesnut reflects on the conversations and events of this pivotal time in American history, shedding light on the oppression faced by women during this period. As the wife of a Confederate general and a member of elite Southern society, Chesnut had a unique position to observe and comment on the politics of the time. Her sharp wit and irreverent attitude make her diary a fascinating read and an important historic document.