Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-122) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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American women confront the Civil War -- Caring for the wounded and sick -- Soldiers, scouts, saboteurs, and spies -- Sutlers, vivandieres, and wives: women in camp -- Experiencing the war at home: Northern women -- Experiencing the war at home: Southern women -- African American women during the Civil War -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Web sites -- About the author.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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An exploration of the role of women during the Civil War that describes their work as nurses, soldiers, scouts, spies, and saboteurs; provides information on significant individuals; and examines the experiences of women in the North and South as well as African-American women on both sides of the conflict.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Women-- Confederate States of America.
Women-- United States-- History-- 19th century.
Military participation-- Female.
Women.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Participation, Female.
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Women.