Angel Agnes: The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Angel Agnes: The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alexander, Charles Wesley (1837–1927).
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"Angel Agnes" by Charles Wesley Alexander is a poignant historical novel penned in the early 1870s. The narrative centers around Agnes Arnold, a young woman who exemplifies self-sacrifice and altruism as she volunteers to nurse victims of the yellow fever epidemic in Shreveport, Louisiana. This touching story tackles themes of love, duty, and mortality against the grim backdrop of a devastating disease that prompts a humanitarian crisis. The book follows Agnes as she courageously steps into a deadly situation, driven by a sense of duty and compassion for those afflicted. Despite her efforts to save others, tragedy strikes when she sustains a fatal injury while nursing a child. Throughout her ordeal, the story captures her relationship with her mother, her intended husband George Harkness, and the patients she cares for, highlighting the contrasts between hope and despair. Ultimately, Agnes's journey is both a tribute to her noble spirit and a reflection on the fragility of life, culminating in her touching farewell letter to her mother that underscores her faith and hopes for a reunion in the afterlife.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Angel Agnes: The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport
- Author credits: Alexander, Charles Wesley (1837–1927)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Yellow fever -- Louisiana -- Shreveport -- 1873 -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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