A Southern Woman's Story (1879)

A Southern Woman's Story is a novel written by Phoebe Yates Pember and published in 1879. The book is a memoir of Pember's experiences during the American Civil War, where she worked as a nurse in a Confederate hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Pember was a Southern belle from a wealthy family who, despite her privileged upbringing, chose to volunteer as a nurse to aid the Confederate cause. The book provides a first-hand account of the horrors of war and its impact on the lives of ordinary people. Pember writes about the daily struggles of the hospital, where she worked tirelessly to care for wounded soldiers, often with limited resources and under dangerous conditions. She also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including her interactions with prominent figures such as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. Throughout the book, Pember reflects on the complexities of the war and the moral dilemmas faced by those on both sides of the conflict. She also offers a unique perspective on the role of women during the war, highlighting the important contributions they made to the war effort despite the limitations imposed on them by society. Overall, A Southern Woman's Story is a powerful and poignant account of one woman's experiences during a tumultuous period in American history. It offers a valuable insight into the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.