"Reminiscences of Peace and War" by Sara Agnes Rice Pryor is memoir that captures the essence of 1850s Washington, D.C., through the author's eyes. It recounts the beauty and social dynamics of the nation's capital, filled with notable personalities and lively gatherings, detailing a time of intense political debate before the Civil War. She highlights the friendships and social intricacies of the period, contrasted against the backdrop of an impending conflict that would change the nation. The author's personal reflections offer a window into the lives of those deeply affected by the war, providing a compelling first-hand account of a nation on the edge of turmoil.
Reminiscences of Peace and War
By Sara Agnes Rice Pryor
Witness a captivating portrayal of a nation's capital teetering on the brink of war as seen through the eyes of a woman deeply embedded in its society.
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About the AuthorSara Agnes Rice Pryor, born Sara Agnes Rice, was an American writer and community activist in New York City. Born and reared in Virginia, she moved north after the American Civil War with her husband and family to rebuild their life. He was a former politician and Confederate general; together, they became influential in New York society, which included numerous "Confederate carpetbaggers" after the war. After settling in New York, she and her husband renounced the Confederacy.
Sara Agnes Rice Pryor, born Sara Agnes Rice, was an American writer and community activist in New York City. Born and reared in Virginia, she moved north after the American Civil War with her husband and family to rebuild their life. He was a former politician and Confederate general; together, they became influential in New York society, which included numerous "Confederate carpetbaggers" after the war. After settling in New York, she and her husband renounced the Confederacy.
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