The Battle Ground

"The Battle Ground" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a story that examines the relationships of family and friends in the post-slavery South. The story follows children, like Betty and Dan, as they experience life amidst the Civil War's lingering effects while navigating their place in the world. Starting on a summer afternoon filled with playful banter, the realities of the time were shown as the children witness the sale of enslaved people. The story balances childhood innocence with the racial and cultural elements of the time by exploring the challenges of growing up and understanding the expectations of their adult society.