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100 1 _aClayton, Ellen C.
_q(Ellen Creathorne),
_d1834-1900
245 1 0 _aFemale Warriors, Vol. 2 (of 2) :
_bMemorials of Female Valour and Heroism, from the Mythological Ages to the Present Era.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-05
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Biography
653 _aWomen soldiers
653 _aAmazons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43647
999 _c84486
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