Author : Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds
Publisher : University of Michigan Library
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 39,28 MB
Release : 1865
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Autobiography of a woman who masqueraded as a man.
Author : Marissa Moss
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 29,31 MB
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1613120885
When Frank Thompson sees a recruitment poster for the new Union army, he’s ready and willing to enlist. Except Frank isn’t his real name. In fact, Frank is really Sarah Emma Edmonds, in disguise. Only nineteen years old, Sarah has already been dressing as a man for three years and living on the run in order to escape an arranged marriage. She’s tasted freedom, and as far as she’s concerned, there’s no going back. Eager to fight for the North during the Civil War, Sarah joins a Michigan infantry regiment. She excels as a soldier and even takes on the grueling task of nursing the wounded. Because of her heroism, she is asked to become a spy, cross enemy lines, and infiltrate a Confederate camp. For her first mission, Sarah must once again disguise herself and rely on the kindness of enslaved people to help her do her job. This incredible true story of a brave young woman who makes an unlikely choice to fight for her country is one that should not be lost to history.
Author : Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Among the hundreds of women who, in disguise, enlisted to serve as men during the Civil War, only Sarah Edmonds is known to have written a memoir recounting her experiences. As "Franklin Thompson," she joined the 2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment in 1861, then fought in some of the bloodiest struggles of the Civil War, from the first battle of Bull Run to the Kentucky Campaign of 1863. This daring woman embarked upon dangerous missions into Confederate territory to gather information and to survey enemy positions, sometimes in the guise of a slave or Irish washerwoman, sometimes in Confederate uniform. Through her experiences as a "male nurse" and Union soldier, Edmonds depicts the horrors of Civil War hospitals and the simple pastimes of camp life. Throughout her impassioned account, first published in 1865, this enthralling storyteller reveals her courage, dedication to the Union, and resourcefulness in concealing her identity. Three years after her death, Edmonds's body was reinterred with military honors by her comrades, who recognized in her a "strong, healthy, and robust soldier, ever willing and ready for duty." The introduction and annotations by Elizabeth D. Leonard, a leading authority on Civil War women, support and amplify Edmonds's account. Challenging established views of the Civil War soldier, Memoirs of a Soldier, Nurse, and Spy is compelling reading, especially for those interested in the Civil War, women's history, American studies, and military history.
Author : Carrie Jones
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,28 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 146774221X
Sarah Emma Edmonds started pretending at a very early age. Her father only wanted sons, so Sarah pretended to be one. Unlike most kids, though, Sarah never really stopped pretending. In 1861, during the U.S. Civil War, Sarah pretended her way into the Union Army, becoming a male nurse named Frank Thompson. Being a nurse didn't quite satisfy "Frank," though. She wanted to keep her fellow soldiers from getting hurt. So when the Union Army needed a spy, she leapt at the chance. While still pretending to be Frank, Sarah also pretended to be a male African American slave, a female Irish peddler, and a female African American laundress. She slipped behind enemy lines time after time, spied on the Confederate Army, and brought back valuable intelligence to the Union. Sarah was not only good at pretending; she was also very brave. Later in life, Sarah Emma Edmonds wrote a book to tell her story. She explained, "I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romantic." She was also truly a great pretender.
Author : Sarah Emma Edmonds
Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 17,2 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
Her true story is as remarkable and exciting as it was dangerous. Disguising herself as a man named Franklin Flint Thompson and enlisting in the Union army, Emma saw front-line battle and acted as a spy. A master of disguise, she even traveled into enemy territory as a black man and an Irish woman. She stated her reason for leaving after two years' service was due to contracting malaria. Her poignant story was published to great acclaim in 1864 and quickly became a best seller. After the war she was lauded by former compatriots and given a small government pension. The only woman inducted into the Union veterans organization, The Grand Army of the Republic, she was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1992. [Abridged, Annotated, New Intro] Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Author : S. Emma E. Edmonds
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 28,60 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : History
ISBN :
Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by S. Emma E. Edmonds: Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is a memoir by S. Emma E. Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man and served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The memoir offers a compelling firsthand account of Edmonds's experiences in the war, providing insights into the challenges faced by women who defied societal norms to contribute to the war effort. Key Aspects of the Book "Nurse and Spy in the Union Army": Women's Contribution: Edmonds's memoir highlights the significant role played by women in the American Civil War and sheds light on their bravery and resilience. Undercover Operations: Edmonds's experiences as a spy offer a unique perspective on the war, showcasing the risks and sacrifices made by those engaged in intelligence gathering. Societal Norms: The memoir explores the societal expectations and challenges faced by women during the war, providing a nuanced understanding of gender roles and the limitations imposed on women at the time. S. Emma E. Edmonds (1841-1898) was a Canadian-born woman who served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Edmonds's memoir, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army, documents her experiences and contributions during the war. She is remembered for her courage and dedication to the cause, as well as for her efforts to bring attention to the role of women in the war and advocate for their rights.
Author : Cornelia Hancock
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1496203763
She was called "The Florence Nightingale of America." From the fighting at Gettysburg to the capture of Richmond, this young Quaker nurse worked tirelessly to relieve the suffering of soldiers. She was one of the great heroines of the Union. Cornelia Hancock served in field and evacuating hospitals, in a contraband camp, and (defying authority) on the battlefield. Her letters to family members are witty, unsentimental, and full of indignation about the neglect of wounded soldiers and black refugees. Hancock was fiercely devoted to the welfare of the privates who had "nothing before them but hard marching, poor fare, and terrible fighting."
Author : Marissa Moss
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 20,68 MB
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1613123671
Historical fiction at its best, this novel by bestselling author Marissa Moss tells the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who masqueraded as a man named Frank Thompson during the Civil War. Among her many adventures, she was a nurse on the battlefield and a spy for the Union Army, and was captured by (and escaped from) the Confederates. The novel is narrated by Sarah, offering readers an in-depth look not only at the Civil War but also at her journey to self-discovery as she grapples with living a lie and falling in love with one of her fellow soldiers. Using historical materials to build the foundation of the story, Moss has crafted a captivating novel for the YA audience. The book includes a Civil War timeline, archival photos, a glossary of names, and a detailed note on sources.
Author : Mary Francis Shura
Publisher : Apple
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,16 MB
Release : 1994-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780590435000
A biography of Anna Blair Etheridge, a nurse during the Civil War, from childhood through her four years of service with the Army of the Potomac.
Author : Jerri Bell
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,36 MB
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1612348319
This inspiring anthology it the first to convey the noteworthy experiences and contributions of women in the American military in their own words-from the Revolutionary War to the present wars in the Middle East. Serving with the Union Army during the Civil War as a nurse, scout, spy, and soldier, Harriet Tubman tells what it was like to be the first American woman to lead a raid against an enemy, freeing some 750 slaves. Busting gender stereotypes, Inga Fredriksen Ferris's describes how it felt to be a woman marine during World War II. Heidi Squier Kraft recounts her experiences as a lieutenant commander in the navy, deployed to Iraq as a psychologist to provide mental health care in a combat zone. In excerpts from their diaries, letters, oral histories, military depositions and testimonies, as well as from published and unpublished memoirs-generations of women reveal why and how they chose to serve their country, often breaking with social norms and at great personal peril.
