The Tamarack Tree
The Tamarack Tree by Patricia Clapp is a First Edition published by Harper Collins on September 12, 1986. This 214-page novel is presented in English and follows the story of Rosemary Leigh, an orphan who moves from England to Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1859. As the Civil War escalates, Rosemary documents her experiences and emotions amidst the turmoil of a besieged city, providing a unique outsider’s perspective on the conflict and the social dynamics of the time.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of courage and survival through the eyes of a young girl caught in the complexities of war. As Rosemary navigates her relationships with both her American friends and her brother Derek, she grapples with her feelings about slavery and the loyalties that bind her to the South. The book delves into the historical context of the Civil War, offering insights into the lives of those affected by the siege of Vicksburg, making it a poignant exploration of youth and resilience during a tumultuous period in history.
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Orphaned at thirteen, Rosemary Leigh was transplanted from England to Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1859. Four years later, to distract her from her fear as cannonballs batter the besieged city, Rosemary writes about what she has been through.
While she has been growing up, enjoying the social pleasures of a Southern young lady, the tensions between North and South have developed into civil war. Because she is English, Rosemary brings an outsider’s perspective to the issues that sparked the conflict, but nonetheless she is torn between her sense of outrage at the very idea of slavery and her feelings for the Southerners she has come to love. For Rosemary, her brother Derek, and their American friends — old and young, white and black — the disastrous siege of Vicksburg comes as a crucial test of courage and the will to survive.
Once again, Patricia Clapp has created a heroine of wit, charm, and indomitable spirit in a vividly evoked historical setting.
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