Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by S. Emma E. Edmonds
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| Author | Edmonds, S. Emma E. (Sarah Emma Evelyn), 1841-1898 |
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| LoC No. | 02017830 |
| Title |
Nurse and Spy in the Union Army
The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Nurse and Spy in the Union Army" by S. Emma E. Edmonds is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoir details the author’s experiences and adventures as a nurse and spy during the American Civil War, highlighting her critical role in providing care to wounded soldiers while also gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. Edmonds' perspective offers insights not only into the grim realities of war but also into the personal sacrifices and triumphs of those who served. The opening of the book introduces the onset of the Civil War as Edmonds reflects on her life and the inevitability of conflict after the fall of Fort Sumter. Motivated by a strong sense of duty and patriotism, she decides to enlist as a field nurse, preparing to face the brutal conditions of battle rather than retreating to the safety of her home. She describes the chaotic environment at the beginning of the war, witnessing the deployment of soldiers and the establishment of temporary hospitals to treat the sick and wounded. Through her rich narrative, readers are drawn into the emotional weight of the era, setting the stage for the harrowing and impactful experiences that are to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Nurses -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Secret service |
| Subject | Edmonds, S. Emma E. (Sarah Emma Evelyn), 1841-1898 |
| Subject | Women soldiers -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Women spies -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Female |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38497 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 590 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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