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100 1 _aBrockett, L. P.
_q(Linus Pierpont),
_d1820-1893
245 1 0 _aWoman's Work in the Civil War: A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-18
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Cally Soukup and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
520 _a"Woman's Work in the Civil War: A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience" by L. P. Brokett and Mrs. Mary C. Vaughan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the significant contributions made by women during the Civil War, highlighting their unwavering dedication and selfless service in various roles, particularly as nurses, caregivers, and organizers of aid societies. Through their courage and hard work, these women played a crucial part in supporting soldiers and their families, embodying a remarkable spirit of patriotism and resilience. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the motivations behind the compilation of this important work. The author shares his journey begun in 1863, driven by admiration for the sacrifices of women in the war effort. He reflects on their indispensable roles as caregivers to the wounded, organizers of supplies, and relentless supporters of soldiers, recounting the countless acts of kindness and bravery that defined their contributions. Prominent historical figures like Clara Barton are mentioned, along with many other unnamed female heroes who worked tirelessly despite personal risks and hardships. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of individual stories that celebrate these remarkable women's dedication during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women
700 1 _aVaughan, Mary C.
700 1 _aBellows, Henry W.
_q(Henry Whitney),
_d1814-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21853
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