American Writers: Mary Chestnut: A Diary from Dixie
Subjects:
English / Language Arts, History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: C-SPAN
American Writer's webpage chronicles the life and work of Chestnut, a daughter and wife to prominent Confederate politicians. Her published diaries gives insight into wartime Southern society.
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