"The Last Ninety Days of the War in North-Carolina" by Cornelia Phillips Spencer is a historical record exploring the concluding months of the Civil War through the lens of North Carolina's experiences. The book aims to capture the reality of those times by highlighting the actions of state leaders, the war's effects on everyday people, and the complicated feelings around joining and fighting in the conflict within the region. Beginning with a discussion on the difficulties of writing a true history of the Civil War because of lingering emotions, the author introduces important people like Governor Zebulon Vance. It emphasizes North Carolina's uncertain position during the war and its citizens' response to the call to fight, even when they had doubts about leaving the Union and going to war with the country. Through letters and efforts for peace, the book shows a state struggling with its identity and dedication, setting the scene for a deeper look at its contributions and challenges as the war ended.
The Last Ninety Days of the War in North-Carolina
By Cornelia Phillips Spencer
Witness a state grappling with loyalty and survival as the devastating Civil War draws to its tumultuous close.
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About the AuthorCornelia Phillips Spencer was a poet, social historian and journalist in North Carolina, United States, who was instrumental in reopening the University of North Carolina after a five-year shutdown during the Reconstruction era.
Cornelia Phillips Spencer was a poet, social historian and journalist in North Carolina, United States, who was instrumental in reopening the University of North Carolina after a five-year shutdown during the Reconstruction era.
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