Robert Hicks's novel The Widow of the South draws on the true story of Carrie McGavock, a Tennessee woman who transformed her plantation into a Confederate cemetery after the Battle of Franklin. This travelogue explores that story and the broader landscapes of the Civil War South.
From historic battlefields and antebellum plantation homes to the quiet dignity of small Southern towns where the war's memory still runs deep, this presentation brings one of the most turbulent chapters in American history to life with literary depth and historical precision.
The travelogue weaves together military history, social history, and the literature that grew from the conflict — offering a nuanced portrait of the South that moves beyond the battlefield to the human stories of grief, resilience, and remembrance.
Every Travelogue Includes
- ◆Audio-visual presentation
- ◆Literary and historical immersion into the region
- ◆Handouts and reference materials
- ◆Accommodation recommendations
- ◆Recipes from the area
- ◆Featured hotel and inn highlights
- ◆Discussion of the featured literature or novel
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