About the Audiobook
John Greenleaf Whittier's famous ballad tells the legendary Civil War story of Barbara Frietchie. As Confederate troops march through Frederick, Maryland, the elderly Frietchie defiantly waves her Union flag. Her courage earns the respect of General Stonewall Jackson, who orders his men to spare her. A stirring tribute to patriotism and bravery.
Key Characters
- Barbara Frietchie
- Stonewall Jackson
Themes & Mood
PatrioticHeroicHistoricalClassicStirring