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Women During the Civil War an Encyclopedia

With 128 entries, this illustrated resource is an important contribution to women's history. In addition to biographies of famous women such as Mary Boykin Chesnut, Dorothea Dix, and Louisa May Alcott, it also provides significant coverage of less familiar names like Loreta Velazquez, a Cuban-born Confederate soldier and spy, and Nadine Turchin, a Russian immigrant who served in the Union Army. In addition, this reference offers subject-area entries on key topics including Army Nurses, the Battle of the Handkerchiefs, Prostitution and more.

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  • "With 128 entries, this illustrated resource is an important contribution to women's history. In addition to biographies of famous women such as Mary Boykin Chesnut, Dorothea Dix, and Louisa May Alcott, it also provides significant coverage of less familiar names like Loreta Velazquez, a Cuban-born Confederate soldier and spy, and Nadine Turchin, a Russian immigrant who served in the Union Army. In addition, this reference offers subject-area entries on key topics including Army Nurses, the Battle of the Handkerchiefs, Prostitution and more."@en
  • "The Civil War was the seminal point for so much of what America is today, and women played an important part. This unique encyclopedia brings together information on individual women, ethnic groups, occupations, issues, and even women soldiers. The encyclopedia is designed for scholars and students who need information on women both individually and collectively. The 128 entries range in size from several paragraphs to several pages. Each provides cross-references where appropriate and a selected readings list. A number of black-and-white photographs accompany the text. The work concludes with."@en
  • "With 128 entries, this illustrated resource is an important contribution to women's history, including biographies of famous women as well as less familiar names."@en
  • "Offers a panoramic presentation of the contributions, achievements, and personal stories of American women during one of the most turbulent eras of the nation's history."@en
  • "The first A to Z reference volume to offer a panoramic presentation of American women during the Civil War era."

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  • "History"
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  • "Women during the civil war : an encyclopedia"
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