women

An anthology of the experiences of women in the American military in their own words.

This book explores the life and times of Mary Edwards Walker, one of America's fascinating historical figures and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.

Focuses on the roles women played in the Civil War, drawing from their own words as recorded in journals and diaries.

Contains profiles of modern American women in the United States military who have broken through the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats, including Tammy Duckworth, Heather Wilson, Vivian Crea, and more.

This biographical text covers the important women who've broken ground in the military.

Briefly profiles women who have been involved in the Armed Forces throughout history.

Looks at the life of Susie King Taylor, a runaway slave, who founded a school and taught both children and adults how to read and write, and who was the first African-American Civil War nurse to write her own story.

A biography of Julia Ward Howe, author of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," who became a pacifist and suffragist leader after battling with her husband over her rights to equality, intellectual freedom, and a public voice.

When Union soldier Caitlin McKae wakes up in Atlanta wounded in battle, the Georgian doctor believes her only secret is that she had been fighting for the Confederacy disguised as a man. In order to avoid arrest or worse, Caitlin hides her true identity and makes a new life for herself in Atlanta, thus creating a new secret to hide. Trained as a teacher, she accepts a job as a governess for the daughter of Noah Becker, a German immigrant lawyer who enlists with the Rebel army to defend his homeland against Sherman's army.

Union loyalist Sophie Kent risks everything to help end the war from within the Confederate capital and abolish slavery forever from Richmond, Virginia in 1863. But she can't do it alone. Former slave Bella Jamison sacrifices her freedom to come to Richmond, where her Union soldier husband is imprisoned, and her twin sister still lives in bondage in Sophie's home. Though it may cost them their lives, they work with Sophie to betray Rebel authorities. When her espionage endangers the people she loves, she makes a life-and-death gamble. Will she follow her convictions even though it costs her everything---and everyone---she holds dear?.