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This brother, a well-known real-estate agent in Washington, was on intimate terms with Mrs. Southworth the novelist.
Mrs. Southworth was just recovering from a severe illness, and her friend told her the story as he heard it. The statement was informal. Nothing was known or said about Jackson's ordering his troops to fire. The troops fired; Barbara waved the flag which the firing threw down, reproaching the men for their disloyalty, and the stern voice of the general cried, March on!
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book reveals the true story behind Barbara Fritchie, the heroine immortalized in John Greenleaf Whittier's legendary poem. In a time of great turmoil during the American Civil War, Barbara Fritchie defied Confederate troops by waving the Union flag from her attic window. The author delves into the historical context of Frederick, Maryland, during the war, exploring the tensions between Unionists and Confederates that gave rise to this act of bravery. Examining the controversy surrounding Barbara Fritchie's actions, the author separates myth from reality, addressing conflicting accounts and providing a comprehensive analysis of the events that led to the creation of a timeless symbol of patriotism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330754887_0
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