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Exploring a Civil War legend through a careful, literary lens.
This nonfiction study revisits Barbara Fritchie’s famous moment in Frederick, Maryland, using historical notes, personal recollections, and local lore to illuminate a woman who became a symbol of loyalty and courage. The author traces how the tale grew from real events, then moved into memory and myth, offering a grounded view of a well-known Civil War story.
The book moves through the town’s 19th-century life, the people who shaped Barbara’s world, and the ways observers understood her actions. It blends biographical material, notes on local sites, and reflections on how legends are formed, inviting readers to weigh fact against tradition while staying anchored in the town’s history.- Learn who Barbara Fritchie was, and how her story became part of American memory.
- See Frederick, Maryland, through the author’s visits to streets, churches, and landmarks tied to the legend.
- Understand how the Civil War era shaped tales of loyalty, battle, and community identity.
- Explore how the author uses letters, newspaper reports, and local accounts to reconstruct events.
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330754887_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330754887
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