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The Woman Who Battled For The Boys In Blue, Mother Bickerdyke: Her Life And Labors For The Relief Of Our Soldiers; Sketches Of Battle Scenes And Incid

The Woman Who Battled For The Boys In Blue, Mother Bickerdyke: Her Life And Labors For The Relief Of Our Soldiers; Sketches Of Battle Scenes And Incid

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Biographies GeneralMedical ReferenceCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 054891463X
ISBN13: 9780548914632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Woman Who Battled For The Boys In Blue is a biographical account of the life and work of Mary Ann Bickerdyke, also known as Mother Bickerdyke, during the American Civil War. Written by Margaret B. Davis and first published in 1886, the book details Bickerdyke's tireless efforts to provide relief and aid to Union soldiers on the front lines. The book covers Bickerdyke's early life and how she became involved in the war effort, as well as her experiences as a nurse and organizer of sanitary efforts. The author also includes sketches of battle scenes and incidents of the sanitary service, providing a vivid picture of the conditions faced by soldiers and those who cared for them during the war. Overall, The Woman Who Battled For The Boys In Blue is a tribute to the dedication and selflessness of one of the most important figures in the history of American nursing and military service. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges faced by those who worked to care for soldiers during one of the most difficult periods in American history.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.

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