Publisher's Synopsis
Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is a non-fiction book written by S. Emma E. Edmonds. It is a personal account of her experiences as a woman in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing her time as a nurse in various hospitals and camps, and the second part focusing on her work as a spy on the battlefield. Edmonds writes about the challenges she faced as a woman trying to enlist in the army, and the disguises she used to conceal her identity. She also describes the harsh conditions in the hospitals and camps, and the emotional toll of caring for wounded soldiers. As a spy, Edmonds used her position as a nurse to gather information about Confederate troop movements and plans. She describes her dangerous missions behind enemy lines, and the close calls she had with discovery and capture. Overall, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as well as a glimpse into the life of a woman who defied societal expectations to serve her country.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.
