02323cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324501250016726400510029230000470034333600260039033700260041633800360044250000310047850801840050952011740069353400450186765300230191265300190193565300120195485600430196643647UtSlPG20260610134012.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aClayton, Ellen C.q(Ellen Creathorne),d1834-190010aFemale Warriors, Vol. 2 (of 2) :bMemorials of Female Valour and Heroism, from the Mythological Ages to the Present Era. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-05  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Female Warriors, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Ellen C. Clayton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the stories of women who displayed valor and heroism throughout history, outlining their contributions and experiences in military contexts across various cultures and time periods. It aims to highlight these often-overlooked figures who challenged the gender norms of their eras by participating in warfare.  At the start of the volume, the author recounts the lives of several remarkable female soldiers from different nations, including Captain Bodeaux, a French officer, and Christian Davies, known as Mother Ross, who enlisted in the British Army disguised as a man. The opening vividly illustrates the motivations behind women joining armed forces—ranging from the pursuit of adventure to following loved ones—often leading to remarkable feats in the face of severe adversity. Their stories are intercut with broader historical contexts, such as battles and revolutions, painting a comprehensive portrait of women's roles in military history that challenges prevailing stereotypes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Biography  aWomen soldiers  aAmazons40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43647