Parthenia Antoinette Hague

About the Author

Parthenia Antoinette Hague is a distinguished historian and author whose works illuminate the human experiences of the American Civil War from overlooked perspectives. Born in the early 19th century, she drew from personal encounters and meticulous research to craft narratives that capture the resilience of civilians amid conflict. Her seminal compilation, The Unarmed Witness: 30 Accounts of Civil War Behind the Lines, weaves together poignant stories including A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, Hospital Sketches, The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy, and Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, offering readers intimate glimpses into the era's turmoil. Hague's writing bridges the gap between frontline battles and the quiet endurance of those behind the lines, earning her a lasting place in historical literature for her empathetic and vivid portrayals of ordinary lives in extraordinary times.