Amazing Women of the Civil War: Fascinating True Stories of Women Who Made a Difference Contributor(s): Garrison, Webb (Author) |
|||||||
ISBN: 1558537910 ISBN-13: 9781558537910 Publisher: Thomas Nelson
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 1999 Annotation: Former slave Harriet Tubman, surgeon Mary Walker, and spy Belle Boyd, the "siren of the Shenandoah, " are among the fascinating women profiled in this informative history by the author of "Civil War Curiosities" and "Friendly Fire in the Civil War." Illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 99032580 |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.67" W x 9.34" L (0.88 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Civil War - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Ingram Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 155 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Civil War is most often described as one in which brother fought against brother. But the most devastating war fought on American soil was also one in which women demonstrated heroic deeds, selfless acts, and courage beyond measure. Women mobilized soup kitchens and relief societies. Women cared for wounded soldiers. Women were effective spies. And it is estimated that 300 women fought on the battlefields, usually disguised as men. The most fascinating Civil War women include:
"The poor fellow sprang from my hands and fell back quivering in the agonies of death. A bullet had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through my sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder." ?Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross "We were all amused and disgusted at the sight of a thing that nothing but the debased and depraved Yankee nation could produce. A woman] was dressed in the full uniform of a Federal surgeon. She was not good looking, and of course had tongue enough for a regiment of men." ?Captain Benedict J. Semmes, describing Mary Walker, M.D. |
Customer ReviewsSubmit your own review |
To tell a friend about this book, you must Sign In First! |