They Fought Like Demons
Women Soldiers in the Civil War
Blanton, De Anne
Cook, Lauren M.
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BOOK SUMMARY
Albert Cashier served three years in the Union Army and passed successfully as a man until 1911 when the aging veteran was revealed to be a woman named Jennie Hodgers. Frances Clayton kept fighting even after her husband was gunned down in front of her at
BOOK SYNOPSIS
“Albert Cashier” served three years in the Union Army and passed successfully as a man until 1911 when the aging veteran was revealed to be a woman named Jennie Hodgers. Frances Clayton kept fighting even after her husband was gunned down in front of her at the Battle of Murfreesboro. And more than one soldier astonished “his” comrades-in-arms by giving birth in camp.
This lively and authoritative book opens a hitherto neglected chapter of Civil War history, telling the stories of hundreds of women who adopted male disguise and fought as soldiers. It explores their reasons for enlisting; their experiences in combat, and the way they were seen by their fellow soldiers and the American public. Impeccably researched and narrated with verve and wit, They Fought Like Demons is a major addition to our understanding of the Civil War era.
BOOK REVIEWS
This book breaks new ground. . . . Documenting the service of more than 240 women soldiers . . . the authors show that courage and honor under fire were shared by men and women alike. James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom
Detailed and convincing Smithsonian Magazine
A compelling book that belongs in every Civil War library. --Publishers Weekly
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1400033152
ISBN(13-digit): 9781400033157
Dewey Decimal: 973.7/082
Library of Congress: 2003047987
Book Publisher: Random House Inc
Language: ENG
Paper Weight (lb): .635 lb
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