Jenny Wade Of Gettysburg (1864)

Jenny Wade of Gettysburg is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Henderson Eastman and published in 1864. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary Virginia Jenny Wade who lived in Gettysburg Pennsylvania during the American Civil War. The novel is based on the true story of Jenny Wade who was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.The book begins with a brief introduction to Jenny and her family who are struggling to survive in the midst of the war. Jenny is portrayed as a brave and selfless young woman who is determined to help her family and her community in any way she can. As the battle rages on Jenny finds herself caught in the crossfire and ultimately meets a tragic end.Throughout the book Eastman provides a vivid and detailed description of the Battle of Gettysburg as well as the daily struggles of the civilians who lived in the town during the war. She also explores themes of love sacrifice and patriotism as Jenny and her family are forced to make difficult choices in order to survive.Overall Jenny Wade of Gettysburg is a poignant and compelling novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War as well as those who enjoy historical fiction and stories of heroism and sacrifice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.