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"Yankee Belles in Dixie" follows Leah, a thirteen-year-old Union army helper, and her fourteen‑year‑old brother Jeff, a drummer boy for the Confederacy. Set after Fort Sumter, their families find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. Leah carries Bibles with her father to aid soldiers, while Jeff seeks his captured father in Union territory. The narrative traces their journeys across North and South, exploring themes of faith, hope, and the bonds of best friends amid the conflict that lasts four years. The story highlights how both siblings and their companions experience God’s grace during the war.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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