Courageous Women of the Civil War, 17: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More by Cordell, M. R.

Courageous Women of the Civil War, 17: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More

At the outbreak of the Civil War, nearly everybody was caught up in patriotic fervor--men and women,...
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Author: M. R. Cordell
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Courageous Women of the Civil War, 17: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More by Cordell, M. R.

Courageous Women of the Civil War, 17: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More

CHF 30.62

Courageous Women of the Civil War, 17: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More

CHF 30.62
Author: M. R. Cordell
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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 vivandi re, 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.

Author: M. R. Cordell
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 08/01/2016
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781613732007
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2016
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 90
Publishers Weekly 07/04/2016
School Library Journal 07/01/2016 pg. 97

About the Author
M. R. Cordell earned a master's in writing for children from Hamline University. She has contributed to Cicada, Cricket, Highlights, Read, The Horn Book, and more.

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