Driven from Home

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Focusing on the experiences of Civil War-era refugees in North Carolina, the book explores the diverse groups affected by the conflict, including enslaved African Americans, white Unionists, pro-Confederate whites, and young women from boarding schools. It highlights the humanitarian crisis resulting from their displacement, driven by economic pressures and disease, while revealing the inadequate responses from government and charitable organizations. Through these narratives, it underscores the complexities of survival amidst the chaos of war.