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"Angel Agnes: The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport" by Wesley Bradshaw is a compelling historical novel set against the backdrop of the devastating 1873 yellow fever epidemic in Shreveport, Louisiana. This gripping narrative explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. A testament to the human spirit, "Angel Agnes" paints a vivid picture of a community grappling with a terrifying plague. Bradshaw's work offers a poignant glimpse into a crucial moment in history, portraying the challenges and triumphs of those who lived through it.…mehr

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"Angel Agnes: The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport" by Wesley Bradshaw is a compelling historical novel set against the backdrop of the devastating 1873 yellow fever epidemic in Shreveport, Louisiana. This gripping narrative explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. A testament to the human spirit, "Angel Agnes" paints a vivid picture of a community grappling with a terrifying plague. Bradshaw's work offers a poignant glimpse into a crucial moment in history, portraying the challenges and triumphs of those who lived through it. Readers interested in historical fiction, medical narratives, or stories of religious faith will find this meticulously prepared republication to be a moving and insightful experience. Discover the timeless story of a heroine amidst the yellow fever outbreak. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Charles Wesley Alexander, an author of somewhat veiled historical significance, contributed to the tapestry of literature in the 19th century with works such as 'Angel Agnes.' His publications, suffused with the moral temperance and narrative style of his time, provide glimpses into the social and cultural mores that characterized the period. Though not a household name, Alexander's works engage themes of virtue and redemption, resonant with the Victorian preoccupation with character and morality. 'Angel Agnes,' his poignant work, encapsulates this focus through its exploration of spiritual transformation and transcendence beyond the corporeal confines of existence. While the precise details of Alexander's life remain obscure, as with many authors of the era, the impact of his literary contributions lies within the thematic elements he wrestles with, and the subtle examination of human nature that his writing reveals. His prose, indicative of the era's stylistic preferences, manifests a didactic purpose, often interwoven with the narrative to instruct as much as to entertain. The scholarly attention to Alexander's writing might not be extensive, but it offers a window into the period's zeitgeist and warrants exploration for those fascinated by the undercurrents of 19th-century literature.