Hailed by William Styron as "a great epic drama of our greatest national tragedy," Chesnut's annotated diary won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1982 and served as a primary source for Ken Burns's celebrated Civil War documentary. This edition of the compelling narrative features photos and engravings from the original publication.

A Diary from Dixie A Journal of the Confederacy, 1860-1865
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Hailed by William Styron as "a great epic drama of our greatest national tragedy," Chesnut's annotated diary won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1982 and served as a primary source for Ken Burns's celebrated Civil War documentary. This edition of the compelling narrative features photos and engravings from the original publication.
Author Biography
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Author and Her Book
Chapter I. Charleston, S.C., November 8, 1860-December 27, 1860
Chapter II. Montgomery, Ala., February 19, 1861-March 11, 1861
Chapter III. Charleston, S.C., March 26, 1861-April 15, 1861
Chapter IV. Camden, S.C., April 20, 1861-April 22, 1861
Chapter V. Montgomery, Ala.,April 27, 1861-May 20, 1861
Chapter VI. Charleston, S.C., May 25, 1861-June 24, 1861
Chapter VII. Richmond, Va., June 27, 1861-July 4, 1861
Chapter VIII. Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, Va., July 6, 1861-July 11, 1861
Chapter IX. Richmond, Va., July 13, 1861-September 2, 1861
Chapter X. Camden, S.C., September 9, 1861-September 19, 1861
Chapter XI. Columbia, S.C., February 20, 1862-July 21, 1862
Chapter XII. Flat Rock, N.C., August 1, 1862-August 8, 1862
Chapter XIII. Portland, Ala., July 8, 1863-July 30, 1863
Chapter XIV. Richmond, Va., August 10, 1863-September 7, 1863
Chapter XV. Camden, S.C., September 10, 1863-November 5, 1863
Chapter XVI. Richmond, Va., November 28, 1863-April 11, 1864
Chapter XVII. Camden, S.C., May 8, 1864-June 1, 1864
Chapter XVIII. Columbia, S.C., July 6, 1864-January 17, 1865
Chapter XIX. Lincolnton, N.C., February 16, 1865-March 15, 1865
Chapter XX. Chester, S.C., March 21, 1865-May 1, 1865
Chapter XXI. Camden, S.C., May 2, 1865-August 2, 1865
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