Women Civil War Spies of the Union |
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| Author:
| Sakany, Lois |
| Series title: | American Women at War Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-4450-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.80 |
Book Description:
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Engaged in espionage for the Confederacy, women served as spies for the Union cause. Sakany writes of the heroism of these uncommon women: nurse and spy Sarah Thompson; abolitionist supporter Elizabeth Van Lew; and the guiding force of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman. Their stories and others embody the spirit and courage of women during one of this nation's greatest challenge.
Engaged in espionage for the Confederacy, women served as spies for the Union cause. Sakany writes of the heroism of these uncommon women: nurse and spy Sarah Thompson; abolitionist supporter Elizabeth Van Lew; and the guiding force of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman. Their stories and others embody the spirit and courage of women during one of this nation's greatest challenge.