A Yankee Girl at Shiloh
1922
A Yankee Girl at Shiloh, published in 1922 by Alice Turner Curtis, is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. It follows Berenice 'Berry' Arnold, a young girl from Vermont who moves to Tennessee with her family for her father's health. As Berry navigates life in a war-torn landscape, she befriends a runaway slave named Lily and becomes involved in delivering messages to the Northern army, ultimately meeting General Grant. The novel explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the impact of war on ordinary lives.
