Publisher's Synopsis
""Nurse and Spy in the Union Army"" is a memoir written by S. Emma E. Edmonds about her experiences as a nurse and spy during the American Civil War. The book details her time working in hospitals and camps, as well as her experiences on the battlefield. Edmonds disguised herself as a man in order to join the Union Army and serve as a nurse, and later as a spy. She provides a unique perspective on the war and the role of women in it, as well as the challenges she faced in hiding her true identity. The book is a fascinating account of a woman's bravery and determination in a time of great conflict and upheaval in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
