Our Refugee Household (1866)

Our Refugee Household is a memoir written by Louise Clack and published in 1866. The book tells the story of Clack's family and their experiences as refugees during the American Civil War. The Clack family lived in Virginia and were forced to flee their home when the Union army invaded their town. They traveled to various locations in the South before eventually settling in Georgia.Throughout the book, Clack describes the challenges her family faced as refugees, including finding food and shelter, dealing with illness and injury, and navigating dangerous situations. She also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the attitudes of both Union and Confederate soldiers towards refugees.In addition to her own experiences, Clack also shares stories from other refugees she met during her travels. She emphasizes the resilience and strength of the refugee community, despite the hardships they faced.Overall, Our Refugee Household offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the experiences of those who were displaced by the conflict. It is a valuable historical document and a testament to the human spirit in times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.