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Yankee Women: Gender Battles in the Civil War
Yankee Women Gender Battles in the Civil War Author:Elizabeth D. Leonard Yankee Woman examines the experiences of women in the Civil War and, in particular, the lives of three courageous and independent women: one a frontline nurse, the second a community organizer, and the third the only woman to serve as a Union army surgeon in the war. Elizabeth Leonard’s in-depth research and her ability to... more » spin a captivating tale combine to make Yankee Womanboth a fascinating study of gender politics in society and a thoroughly absorbing story -- the story of three women ahead of their time.« less