The Confederate Fiddle
The Confederate Fiddle by Jeanne Williams is a revised edition published by Hendricks-Long Publishing Company in 1997. This 188-page book is written in English and explores the complexities of life during the Civil War through the eyes of 17-year-old Vin Clayburn. Set in 1863, the narrative follows Vin as he joins a Missouri wagon train tasked with transporting cotton to Brownsville, the Confederacy’s last port for European exports. The journey is fraught with danger, and Vin grapples with his responsibilities to his family and his desire to engage in the conflict.
Readers will find a rich depiction of the Civil War period, focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the turmoil of the era. The story delves into themes of duty, conscience, and the impact of war on personal relationships, particularly through Vin’s interactions with a Quaker wagoneer who opposes the violence of the time. This historical juvenile fiction provides insight into the challenges of the 19th century in the United States, making it a thoughtful exploration of a pivotal moment in American history.
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Traveling anywhere during the Civil War was dangerous, but it was doubly so for merchants. In 1863, 17-year-old Vin Clayburn joins a Missouri wagon train that dared to take cotton — the Confederacy’s money crop — to Brownsville. The one port still open to the South, Brownsville was the South’s only outlet for European export.
Vin is constantly torn between his duty to his family, who need the money from the cotton, and wanting to fight for the South. Adding to Vin’s confusion, one wagoneer is a Quaker opposed to war, who won’t fight even when attacked. In his turmoil, Vin tries to sort out his conscience:
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