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Across the Fence:  Journal of 15 year old girl, 1863 Gettysburg  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:19:34 AM
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My Brother and sister inlaw were in Gettysburg last week and sent me this really nice book, can't wait to read it. Love books like this.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 05:30:24 AM
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I'd like to read that. I think it's quoted in a good book I read about Gettysburg last summer. I'll have to look for it up here.
I've read Betsy-Tacy too. It's a cute story, I think you'll like it. |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 05:35:46 AM
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I love books like that, too! Have you read Mary Chestnuts Civil War or Sarah Morgan's or Mary Pringles? They were all amazing. My favorite was Sarah Morgan's. They were all confederate ladies. I would love to read a union lady's diary and see the world through her eyes. Enjoy your book and let us know how it is.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 09:32:43 AM
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I read Mary Chestnuts book but not the Sarah Morgan one. I will look for that one.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:08:19 AM
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Thank you Dutchy, what an interesting site. I put it under my favorites.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:30:11 AM
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I don't know if I MAY say this, but I have found a FREE e book as well. ((SSSHHHHH I just printed it off))
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 12:53:31 PM
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Sounds great Nancy! Do give a review. I love history, sounds like something up my ally!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 12:57:30 PM
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Sounds like a neat book, Nancy. Would be curious as to the viewpoint of a teen during that time.
We have a book called "Mother's of Invention" that is full of excerpts from journals of southern women during the Civil War. Mary Chestnut is featured prominently, as she was a prolific writer, but honestly, I hate reading her missives. Her views on slavery are simply repugnant to me (I know, I know, it was a different time, different culture) but still...I think it's because as a woman, I don't appreciate her callous offerings.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 2:08:28 PM
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Hi Nancy,
I looked for Sarah's, but I couldn't find it. I did find Mary Pringles, though. She was from South Carolina and it was a very good book. If you want it, let me know and I will get it out to you.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 5:45:28 PM
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Marcy, I would love to read that book! Thank you so much.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 7:11:30 PM
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That sounds like a really great book. I used to read the America journals a while back. Don't know whatever happened to my copies of those. IT was awesome to read what life was like before me and how things came about nowadays because of what happened then. Such rich history and you don't even realize you are learning and taking it all in. :D
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 7:52:23 PM
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Nancy, Your little tidbit caught my eye. I lover anything about the Civil War. I haven't read either one of the ladies that you have mentioned and it sounds very interesting to me. During the Civil War my family owened a plantation in Charleston, S.C. that was taken over by Shermans Army. Also a great-great uncle was portmaster in Charleston S.C. before the war. So I'm very interested in all of that. Thanks for the input ladies.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:04:31 PM
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Alee I too love Laura Ingalls Wilder and all accounts of earlier decades.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 09:47:10 AM
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Nancy...I am a huge Elinore Stewart fan. I've read her "Letters of a Woman Homesteader" 15-20 times. I read it for inspiration. I'd love to trade you something for it....what do ya need (or want)?
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 1:00:10 PM
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Debbie,
The book and everything else has been taken. I was so surprised how fast everything went! Thank you for asking about it.
Nancy JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 08:43:05 AM
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Hi Nancy,
The book went out in the mail today. Sent it priority so it should be there in a few days. Hope you like it. Take care.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 11:47:21 AM
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Marcy, thank you so much, can't wait to read it. Let me pay for the shipping. This is so nice of you!
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 11:50:32 AM
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Honestly, there is no need! Glad to do it. Hope you like the book.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
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Journal of 15 year old girl, 1863 Gettysburg
