Winnie Davis: Daughter of the Lost Cause
A concise biography of Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis, and her place in the cultural memory of the post-Civil War South.
About This Book
Winnie Davis: Daughter of the Lost Cause examines the life of Varina Anne Davis, known as Winnie, the youngest child of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
The book traces her experiences after the Civil War and her emergence as a symbol within post-war Southern society.
It considers how Winnie Davis became associated with the Lost Cause narrative and the shaping of regional memory.
The narrative draws on available historical sources to present a measured account of her public and private roles.
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