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9781613732007 1613732007 15 remarkable women receive the spotlight they deserve in this lively collection of biographical profiles. These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the spotlight on often overlooked women's roles. Also included are numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, making this an invaluable resource for any student's or history buff's bookshelf., At the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly everybody was caught up in patriotic fervor men and women, Union and Confederate. Many women supported soldiers through knitting and sewing needed items, growing food, making bandages, gathering medical supplies, and more. But others wished they could be closer to the fight. These women defied society s expectations and bravely chose to take on more dangerous, unconventional roles."Courageous Women of the Civil War" reveals the exploits of 16 of these remarkable women who served as medics, spies, battlefield helpers, and even soldiers on the front lines. Meet fascinating figures such as Maria Lewis, a former slave who fought with the Union cavalry as it swept through Virginia. Disguised as a white male soldier, she put the fear of Hell into Confederate enemies. Kady Brownell supported her husband s Rhode Island regiment as a vivandiere, training with the soldiers, fighting in battle, and helping the injured. Mary Carroll, a Missouri rebel, forged a copy of a jail cell key to break her brother out before his scheduled execution. These and other little-known stories are told through gripping narrative, primary source documents, and contextualizing sidebars. Civil War history is woven throughout, offering readers a clear overview of the era and the war. Also including numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, "Courageous Women of the Civil War "is an invaluable resource for any student s or history buff s bookshelf.", These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the spotlight on often overlooked women's roles. Also included are numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, making this an invaluable resource for any student's or history buff's bookshelf., With the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly everybody was caught up in patriotic fervor men and women, Union and Confederate. Many women supported soldiers on the front lines through knitting and sewing needed items, growing food, making bandages, gathering hospital supplies, and more. But others wished they could be closer to the fight. These women defied society s expectations and bravely chose to enter a new, challenging way of life. "Courageous Women of the Civil War" reveals the exploits of sixteen of these remarkable women who served as medics, spies, battlefield helpers, and even soldiers on the front lines. Meet fascinating figures such as Maria Lewis, a former slave who fled with the Union Army as it swept through Virginia. Disguised as white male soldier, she put the fear of Hell into Confederate enemies. Kady Brownell supported her husband s Rhode Island regiment as a vivandiere, training with the soldiers, fighting in battle, and helping the injured. Mary Carroll, a Missouri Rebel, forged a copy of a jail cell key to break her brother out before his scheduled execution. These and other little-known stories are told through gripping narrative, primary source documents, and contextualizing sidebars. Civil War history is woven throughout, offering readers a clear overview of the era and the war. Also including numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, "Courageous Women of the Civil War "is an invaluable resource for any student s or history buff s bookshelf."
9781613732007 1613732007 15 remarkable women receive the spotlight they deserve in this lively collection of biographical profiles. These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the spotlight on often overlooked women's roles. Also included are numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, making this an invaluable resource for any student's or history buff's bookshelf., At the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly everybody was caught up in patriotic fervor men and women, Union and Confederate. Many women supported soldiers through knitting and sewing needed items, growing food, making bandages, gathering medical supplies, and more. But others wished they could be closer to the fight. These women defied society s expectations and bravely chose to take on more dangerous, unconventional roles."Courageous Women of the Civil War" reveals the exploits of 16 of these remarkable women who served as medics, spies, battlefield helpers, and even soldiers on the front lines. Meet fascinating figures such as Maria Lewis, a former slave who fought with the Union cavalry as it swept through Virginia. Disguised as a white male soldier, she put the fear of Hell into Confederate enemies. Kady Brownell supported her husband s Rhode Island regiment as a vivandiere, training with the soldiers, fighting in battle, and helping the injured. Mary Carroll, a Missouri rebel, forged a copy of a jail cell key to break her brother out before his scheduled execution. These and other little-known stories are told through gripping narrative, primary source documents, and contextualizing sidebars. Civil War history is woven throughout, offering readers a clear overview of the era and the war. Also including numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, "Courageous Women of the Civil War "is an invaluable resource for any student s or history buff s bookshelf.", These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the spotlight on often overlooked women's roles. Also included are numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, making this an invaluable resource for any student's or history buff's bookshelf., With the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly everybody was caught up in patriotic fervor men and women, Union and Confederate. Many women supported soldiers on the front lines through knitting and sewing needed items, growing food, making bandages, gathering hospital supplies, and more. But others wished they could be closer to the fight. These women defied society s expectations and bravely chose to enter a new, challenging way of life. "Courageous Women of the Civil War" reveals the exploits of sixteen of these remarkable women who served as medics, spies, battlefield helpers, and even soldiers on the front lines. Meet fascinating figures such as Maria Lewis, a former slave who fled with the Union Army as it swept through Virginia. Disguised as white male soldier, she put the fear of Hell into Confederate enemies. Kady Brownell supported her husband s Rhode Island regiment as a vivandiere, training with the soldiers, fighting in battle, and helping the injured. Mary Carroll, a Missouri Rebel, forged a copy of a jail cell key to break her brother out before his scheduled execution. These and other little-known stories are told through gripping narrative, primary source documents, and contextualizing sidebars. Civil War history is woven throughout, offering readers a clear overview of the era and the war. Also including numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, "Courageous Women of the Civil War "is an invaluable resource for any student s or history buff s bookshelf."