participation, female

"Anna Smith Strong was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington's spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American spies. General Washington placed a huge amount of trust in his spies, and Anna helped pass him important messages at a great risk to herself and her family. One of her cleverer devices was to hang laundry on the line in a planned fashion so that other spies could read the "message." Had she been discovered by the British, she would have faced jail or execution . . . tells the story of how one brave woman changed the course of American history. The book includes an author's note, a bibliography, an index, and a spy code so kids can get involved in the action"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of Deborah Sampson, the only woman soldier to fight in the American Revolutionary War.

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.

"The hidden story of Cathy Williams, a former slave and the first woman ever to serve in the US Army"--OCLC.

Profiles twenty women and girls who made notable contributions during the American Revolution as spies, soldiers, nurses, water carriers, fundraisers, writers, couriers, and more. Includes excerpts from primary source documents, contextualizing sidebars, images, and source notes.

During the Civil War, African American Mary Bowser becomes a maid in the Richmond mansion of Confederate States of America president Jefferson Davis as part of a plan to pass along secrets to help the Union. May include a replica of a Confederate decoder, plus other spycraft materials, in a sealed envelope to help the reader discover clues found in the text and illustrations.

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.

"The never-before-told story of four real-life women who risked everything to take on a life of espionage during the Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

"Tells the story of a young Revolutionary War hero, Dicey Langston, who warned the Patriots of an attack by the brutal Loyalist leader "Bloody Bill" Cunningham"--.

Profiles twenty women and girls who made notable contributions during the American Revolution as spies, soldiers, nurses, water carriers, fundraisers, writers, couriers, and more. Includes excerpts from primary source documents, contextualizing sidebars, images, and source notes.