Written by the daughter of Texas Senator Louis T. Wigfall, this volume retells the experiences of a 17-year-old schoolgirl who finds herself stranded in an unfriendly North at the outbreak of war in 1861 and must run a blockade to get back home to the beleagured South. The numerous personal letters reprinted in these pages provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the typical Southerner as the young Confederacy struggled for existence. Helpful character sketches are also given of such noted Confederate figures as Jefferson Davis, John C. Breckinridge, Judah P. Benjamin, Joseph E. Johnston, and, of course, her own father. pb 258 pages $17.00 + shipping.