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Courageous women of the Civil War : soldiers, spies, medics, and more
\"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. [This book] reveals the exploits of 16 of these remarkable women who served as medics, spies, battlefield helpers, and even soldiers on the front lines\"--Dust jacket flap.
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Mary Walker wears the pants : the true story of the doctor, reformer, and Civil War hero
Tells the story of Mary Walker, a remarkable woman who challenged traditional roles and lived life on her own terms.
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How Kate Warne saved President Lincoln : a story about the nation's first woman detective
Relates the events of an important early case for American female detective Kate Warne, describing how she went undercover as a society lady on a mission to thwart an assassination plot against the sixteenth president.
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Guts for glory : the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman
\"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information\"-- Provided by publisher.
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