In February of 2010 I read
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks. It's one of those books that I hesitate to say, "Oh, this was a good book!", simply because it was on such a serious subject...good just doesn't seem to be the appropriate word. It was sad and violent and graphic, but I think it was probably very representative of what the bloodiest five hours of the civil war was like, and I enjoyed reading it. I wouldn't call myself a "history buff", but I'm really interested in the civil war.
I really love to read historical fiction.
The Widow of the South is a fiction book, but it's based on historical events that took place on Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee. My husband and I recently visited Carnton Plantation, and it was amazing. We were able to take a really great hour long guided tour of the inside of the house, and take our time on a self-guided tour of the gardens and rest of the grounds.
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I am so glad that you had a chance to go there! Several years ago, I went to Franklin for a long weekend to visit with my mom, who was opening a store for her company up there. I was bored one afternoon and ended up at the plantation by chance. The last tour of the day had already started, so they let me go for free. I still think it is the best tour I have ever been on. The tour guide was phenomenal!! I haven't read The Widow of the South, but I really want to soon.
ReplyDeleteWe really enjoyed it. Our guide was amazing too! He was like a walking encyclopedia...he gave us so much information, and really helped us to envision what it must have been like on the plantation during that horrible time.
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