Rose Cottage Chronicles, Arch Frederick Blakely
Rose Cottage Chronicles, Arch Frederick Blakely
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Rose Cottage Chronicles
Civil War Letters of the Bryant-Stephens Families of North Florida

Author: Arch Frederick Blakely, Ann Smith Lainhart, Winston Bryant Stephens

Narrator: Christopher Walker

Unabridged: 18 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2005


Synopsis

As fresh and poignant today as when they were written, these touching letters capture the heart of everyday life during the Civil War.Set both at home in Florida and on the front, the letters were written by two generations of families whose members included radical secessionists, moderates, and even a few unionists.The domestic letters, written mostly by mothers and daughters, describe their emotions in dealing with Yankee invaders and slaves and offer a rare picture of the expanded role of women as farm managers. From the military camps, soldiers write about Abe Lincoln, “coloured troops,” and deadly battles.Especially, though, the letters tell a love story between Winston Stephens and Tivie Bryant, whose brief married life was interrupted by the war.

About Arch Frederick Blakely

Arch Fredric Blakey, retired military historian, has written several books and numerous articles on the Civil War and Florida history. He lives near Bell, Florida.

About Ann Smith Lainhart

Ann Smith Lainhart, a descendant of the Bryant-Stephens families, is a professional genealogist. She lives in Peabody, Massachusetts.

About Winston Bryant Stephens

Winston Bryant Stephens  Jr., also a descendant of the Bryant-Stephens families, is a retired businessman in Jupiter, Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by E on February 02, 2023

As this book is written with a plethora of letter correspondence it can take some getting use to as most letters/journals tend to either be one sided or between two parties. With that being said, it is a very interesting piece as it has a good mix of local history of the time in North East Florida a......more

Goodreads review by Jan on March 09, 2014

A great read to understand the civil wars impact on an Eastern Florida family. These diaries really allow you to be in the moment of their lives!......more


Quotes

“Just about everyone will be the richer for reading these letters.” Civil War Courier

“This is a treasure of untapped information about the Civil War, told from the Confederate point of view…Walker’s reading is appropriate. He makes the story flow.” Kliatt

“Chris Walker revives these voices by stepping aside and letting their natural expressiveness and surprising understatement be heard without sounding stiff or disengaged.” AudioFile