A Blockaded Family: Life in Southern Alabama during the Civil War

"A Blockaded Family: Life in Southern Alabama during the Civil War" by Parthenia Antoinette Hague is a personal record of life in the South during the Civil War, showing the challenges faced by families in Alabama due to naval blockades and limited supplies. The story begins in the summer of 1861, with a teacher on a plantation learning that her brothers are going to fight for the Confederacy, which quickly causes her to return home and help the family prepare as the war begins. The narrative tone reflects how difficult it became to find and produce essential items as the community works to survive. This book captures the essence of endurance, community, and adaptation in the face of historical challenges.