"A Yankee Girl at Antietam" by Alice Turner Curtis navigates the life of Roxy Delfield, a spirited young girl, amid the American Civil War as she lives in Maryland. This historical fiction unfolds in the summer of 1862, portraying the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the profound effects of war. Roxy rushes from her grandmother's farm to meet her friend Polly Lawrence. The story explores the cultural divide between Northern and Southern girls during the Civil War. As Roxy faces Confederate soldiers and a Union soldier, her innocence clashes with the realities of war. Against a backdrop of historical events, Roxy's spirited character and her choices amid the chaos come to life, set against a backdrop of friendship, cultural divides, and the harsh realities of war.
A Yankee Girl at Antietam
By Alice Turner Curtis
During a divided nation, a young girl's friendships are tested when she encounters the harsh realities of a war that threatens to shatter her innocence.
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About the AuthorAlice Turner Curtis was an American writer of juvenile historical fiction. She was probably best remembered by young readers of her day for The Little Maid's Historical Series. She has written at least sixty published books.
Alice Turner Curtis was an American writer of juvenile historical fiction. She was probably best remembered by young readers of her day for The Little Maid's Historical Series. She has written at least sixty published books.
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