The Women of the Confederacy

"The Women of the Confederacy" by J. L. Underwood is a recounting of the valor and hardship experienced by women in the Confederate states during wartime and Reconstruction. With deference and tributes from figures like Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson used to illustrate the women's importance, Underwood details the stories of sacrifice and strength of the women during this era. The book lays out the endurance of these women, showing their critical role in maintaining life on the home front and in supporting Confederate war. Throughout the book, the women's fortitude is at the core, whether through knitting, nursing or other significant emotional support.