Chesnut, James Jr. Chesnut, James Jr. January 18, 1815–February 1, 1885 ArticleRelated EntriesImages Related EntriesChesnut, Mary Boykin MillerNo other southern writer of her era possessed the combination of literary cultivation, psychological perception, opportunity to observe closely the upper echelons of the Confederacy, and a willingness to write candidly about people, events, and issues—including slavery.
Chesnut, Mary Boykin MillerNo other southern writer of her era possessed the combination of literary cultivation, psychological perception, opportunity to observe closely the upper echelons of the Confederacy, and a willingness to write candidly about people, events, and issues—including slavery.
