The Secret Eye by Nell Irvin Painter

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The Secret Eye by Nell Irvin Painter

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Part of Gender And American Culture series

Summary

The journal of Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas, spanning the years from 1848 to 1889, is rare for its treatment of both the Civil War and postbellum years and for its candour and detail in treating these eras. Thomas, who was born to wealth and privilege and reared in the tradition of the southern belle, tells of the hard days of war and the poverty brought on by emancipation and Reconstruction.

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The Secret Eye by Nell Irvin Painter

The journal of Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas, spanning the years from 1848 to 1889, is rare for its treatment of both the Civil War and postbellum years and for its candor and detail in treating these eras. Thomas, who was born to wealth and privilege and reared in the tradition of the southern belle, tells of the hard days of war and the poverty brought on by emancipation and Reconstruction. Her entries illuminate experiences shared with thousands of other southern women.

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ISBN 13 9780807842737
ISBN 10 0807842737
Title The Secret Eye
Author Nell Irvin Painter
Series Gender And American Culture
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The University of North Carolina Press
Year published 1990-03-30
Number of pages 494
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.