The mysterious Private Thompson : the double life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War soldier
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New York : Free Press, 2005.
Physical Desc
255 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Penrose Community Library - BOOKS | 973.7 Gansler | On Shelf |
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LC Subjects
Edmonds, S. Emma E. -- (Sarah Emma Evelyn), -- 1841-1898.
Nurses -- United States -- Biography.
Soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Spies -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Female.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Secret service.
Women soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Women spies -- United States -- Biography.
Nurses -- United States -- Biography.
Soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Spies -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Female.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Secret service.
Women soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Women spies -- United States -- Biography.
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Published
New York : Free Press, 2005.
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Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
presents the energetic life of Sarah Edmonds, a Nova Scotia woman and Civil War soldier who served in the Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry under the name Franklin Thompson. Fleeing an abusive father and an unwanted marriage, 17-year old Sarah disguised herself as a man and made a living as a traveling book salesman.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gansler, L. L. (2005). The mysterious Private Thompson: the double life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War soldier . Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gansler, Laura Leedy. 2005. The Mysterious Private Thompson: The Double Life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Soldier. Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gansler, Laura Leedy. The Mysterious Private Thompson: The Double Life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Soldier Free Press, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gansler, Laura Leedy. The Mysterious Private Thompson: The Double Life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Soldier Free Press, 2005.
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