<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><em>Sophia's Gift</em> is the true story of a soldier's friendship with child Sophia Strauss during the American Civil War. He gives Sophia a china doll, which she names Grace Darling, after the British icon, Grace Horsley Darling. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Provenance Reveals Untold Story of Old China Doll, Grace Darling</strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Sophia's Gift</em> is based upon the true story of a <strong>Confederate soldier's friendship with child Sophia Strauss</strong> in Culpeper, Virginia, in 1862, amid the American Civil War. </p><p><br></p><p>Sophia and her <strong>mother, Caroline Strauss, </strong> bind up the soldier's wounds and nurse him back to health. When he is well enough to travel, the soldier gives Sophia a<strong> china doll she names Grace Darling, </strong> after the real British Victorian icon, <strong>Grace Horsley Darling. </strong>The doll became Sophia's beloved plaything, and still lives on at <strong>American Civil War Museum </strong>in Richmond, Virginia. </p><p><br></p><p>Few books provide a glimpse into the <strong>daily life of women and children during the American Civil War.</strong> Fewer still talk about <strong>Jewish Confederates.</strong> <em>Sophia's Gift</em> speaks to the universal truths of courage, compassion, and perseverance. Such a message is eternal, and will survive any war. </p><p><br></p><p>Filled with vivid watercolor spreads, <em>Sophia's Gift</em> is for children, Junior Collectors aged 8 to 17, and adult enthusiasts of doll collecting, history, military, and antiques. Color photos<strong> </strong>in <strong>Historical Note</strong> recall Victorian times. A high-quality hardcover book with 32 pages. Ages 8 and up. </p><p><br></p>
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