A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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In 'A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter' by Alice Turner Curtis, the reader is transported back to the American Civil War era through the eyes of a young girl named Sylvia Fulton. The book beautifully captures the daily life, struggles, and triumphs of Sylvia as she navigates the challenges of living in a military fort. Curtis's writing style is engaging and immersive, making the historical context come alive for readers of all ages. The vivid descriptions of life at Fort Sumter provide a unique perspective on this turbulent time in American history. This book is a perfect blend of history and fiction, showcasing Curtis's talent for storytelling and attention to historical detail. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate the accuracy and authenticity with which Curtis portrays this significant period in American history. 'A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter' is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era and the experiences of those who lived through it.




A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter Alice Turner Curtis




A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter Alice Turner Curtis




A Yankee Girl At Fort Sumter


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" Sylvia Fulton, a little Boston girl, was staying with her father and mother in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, just before The opening of the Civil War. She had become deeply attached to her new friends, and their chivalrous kindness toward The little northern girl, as well as Sylvia's perilous adventure in Charleston Harbor, and The amusing efforts of the faithful negro girl to become like her young mistress, all tend to make this story one that every little girl will enjoy reading, and from which she will learn of far-off days and of the high ideals of southern honor and northern courage."




Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter (Esprios Classics)


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Alice Turner Curtis (1860-1958) was an American writer of juvenile historical fiction. She was probably best remembered by young readers of her day for The Little Maid's Historical Series (which comprises twenty-four books, starting with A Little Maid of Province Town). She has written at least sixty published books. She went to public schools in Maine and Massachusetts, but was also tutored privately. She was a Republican in 1936, and a supporter of women's suffrage. She was also a member of D A R. (Tea Party Chapter, Boston), and the New England Women's Club, Boston. Curtis was a salaried contributor to Youth's Companion. Although her earliest-known book (Marjorie's Way) was published in 1904, she had been in the literary profession by 1895 according to her marriage record.




Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter


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""Your name is in a song, isn't it? " said Grace Waite, as she and her new playmate, Sylvia Fulton, walked down the pleasant street on their way to school. "Is it? Can you sing the song? " questioned Sylvia eagerly, her blue eyes shining at what promised to be such a delightful discovery. Grace nodded smilingly. She was a year older than Sylvia, nearly eleven years old, and felt that it was quite proper that she should be able to explain to Sylvia more about her name than Sylvia knew herself. "It is something about 'spelling, '" she explained, and then sang, very softly: "'Then to Sylvia let us sing, That Sylvia is spelling. She excels each mortal thing, Upon the dull earth dwelling. '"