Florence Erwin’s Three Homes: A Tale of North and South (1862)

Florence Erwin's Three Homes: A Tale of North and South is a novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows the lives of three women, each from a different background, who are affected by the war in different ways. The first woman, Mary, is a wealthy plantation owner from the South who is forced to flee her home when the Union Army invades. The second woman, Alice, is a Northern abolitionist who moves to the South to help slaves escape to freedom. The third woman, Kate, is a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt in the North after her father dies in battle. As the war progresses, the lives of these three women become increasingly intertwined. Mary struggles to adapt to life as a refugee, while Alice risks her life to help slaves escape. Kate, meanwhile, must navigate the unfamiliar world of her new home and come to terms with the loss of her father. Through the eyes of these three women, Florence Erwin explores the complexities of the Civil War and its impact on ordinary people. The novel offers a nuanced portrayal of both the North and South, highlighting the humanity of individuals on both sides of the conflict. Ultimately, Three Homes is a moving story of love, loss, and resilience in the face of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.