Nurse, soldier, spy / Moss, Marissa

Describes the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man, took the name Frank Thompson, joined a Michigan army regiment to fight in the Civil War, served as a nurse on the battlefield, and became a spy.

Presents the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman disguised as a man who joined the Michigan infantry during the Civil War and became a spy for the Union Army. Includes photos of Sarah dressed in a woman's clothing and also as the man known as Frank Thompson. Provides a glossary and an index.

Describes the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man, took the name Frank Thompson, joined a Michigan army regiment to fight in the Civil War, served as a nurse on the battlefield, and became a spy.