Chapters include: WAR DIARY OF A UNION WOMAN IN THE SOUTH; THE LOCOMOTIVE CHASE IN GEORGIA; A ROMANCE OF MORGAN'S ROUGH-RIDERS; COLONEL ROSE'S TUNNEL AT LIBBY PRISON; A HARD ROAD TO TRAVEL OUT OF DIXIE; and ESCAPE OF GENERAL BRECKINRIDGE.

Set in New Orleans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, "Dr. Sevier" tells the story of a young physician named Dr. Sevier, who is dedicated to serving the diverse communities of the city. Through Dr. Sevier's experiences, the novel explores themes of social justice, racial tensions, and the struggle for equality in the post-war South.The character of Dr. Sevier embodies principles of compassion, empathy, and moral integrity as he navigates the challenges of his time. Geo...

In "Kincaid's Battery," George Washington Cable crafts a vivid narrative that immerses readers in the experience of the Civil War through the eyes of a young soldier from Louisiana. The novel's richly detailed prose reflects Cable's commitment to incorporating regional dialect and local color, which serve to deepen the authenticity of the Southern experience during a tumultuous period in American history. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, it addresses themes of loyalty, loss, and ...

In "Gideon's Band," Cable likely explores themes related to life along the Mississippi River, including the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of the region. The narrative may follow a diverse cast of characters, including riverboat captains, plantation owners, and ordinary workers, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the river.Cable's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions, colorful characters, and nuanced exploration of Southern society. He ofte...

Setting forth formidable arguments for racial equality, Cable’s novel of feuding Creole families in early nineteenth-century New Orleans blends post–Civil War social dissent and Romanticism.

Excerptense was interrupted by the return of the _Fille à la Cassette_ and her aged, but sprightly, escort, from a circuit of the floor. Madame again opened her eyes, and the four prepared to depart. The Dragoon helped the Monk to fortify herself against the outer air. She was ready before the others. There was a pause, a low laugh, a whispered "Now!" She looked upon an unmasked, noble countenance, lifted her own mask a little, and then a little more; and then shut it quickly down ...

True stories are not often good art. The relations and experiences of real men and women rarely fall in such symmetrical order as to make an artistic whole. Until they have had such treatment as we give stone in the quarry or gems in the rough they seldom group themselves with that harmony of values and brilliant unity of interest that result when art comes in—not so much to transcend nature as to make nature transcend herself.Yet I have learned to believe that good stories happen oftener ...

Excerptest and nearest friend, mother,--he and Ruth and Godfrey, together and alike. We've so agreed, Arthur and I. Oh, I'm not going to come in here and turn the sweet old nickname of this happy spot into a sneer.""Then why are you not happy, precious?""Happy? Why, my dear, I am happy!""With touches of heartache?""Oh, with big wrenches of heartache! Why not? Were you never so?""I'm so right now, dearie. For after all is said"--"And t...

The faces of the inmates are in keeping; of the passengers in the street a sad proportion are dingy and shabby; but just when these are putting you off your guard, there will pass you a woman—more likely two or three—of patrician beauty.Now, if you will go far enough down this old street, you will see, as you approach its intersection with——. Names in that region elude one like ghosts.However, as you begin to find the way a trifle more open, you will not fail to notice on the...

The story is told in the most leisurely manner, and it certainly is not the author's fault if the reader is not intimately acquainted with the river and with almost the entire crew and passenger list of the Votaress before closing the book. The plot is complicated and there are some dramatic scenes, although certain incidents, especially the appearance of Harriet in Ramsey's place, strike one as a little far-fetched.

The joys and challenges of small-town life: Cable paints a vivid picture of Bylow Hill, a community filled with warmth, quirky characters, and a strong sense of tradition. He also explores the challenges of living in a close-knit community, where everyone knows everyone else's business.Finding your place in the world: Godfrey's struggle to adjust to civilian life after the war is a universal theme that resonates with readers of all ages. The novel explores the importance of finding purpose...

A romantic historical novel set in the American South focusing on honor and tradition.