Reminiscences Of A Soldier's Wife

Reminiscences Of A Soldier�������s Wife is a memoir written by Ellen McGowan Biddle, the wife of a United States Army officer who served during the American Civil War. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and observations that offer a unique perspective on the life of a military family during a time of great upheaval in American history.Biddle�������s memoir is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of her life as a soldier�������s wife. She writes about the challenges of raising children while constantly moving from one army post to another, the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship with her husband during his extended absences, and the emotional toll of living through the horrors of war.Throughout the book, Biddle provides vivid descriptions of the people and places she encounters, from the bustling cities of the East Coast to the rugged frontier outposts of the West. She also offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between North and South and the struggles of women to assert themselves in a male-dominated society.Overall, Reminiscences Of A Soldier�������s Wife is a fascinating and engaging memoir that provides a unique glimpse into the lives of military families during the Civil War era. Biddle�������s honest and heartfelt writing style makes the book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in American history, military life, or the experiences of women during this period.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.