Nurse and Spy in the Union Army - Edmonds, S. Emma E.
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Nurse and Spy is a record of events which transpired in the experience of military life in Camp, Field and Hospital during the Civil War. The author participated in numerous battles, including Bull Run, Williamsburg, Antietam and Fredericksburg, in the capacity of "Spy" and as "Field Nurse" for over two years. While in the "Secret Service" as a "Spy", she penetrated the enemy's lines, in various disguises, no less than eleven times; always with complete success and without detection. Her efficient labors in the different Hospitals as well as her arduous duties as "Field Nurse", embrace many thrilling and touching incidents.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Nurse and Spy is a record of events which transpired in the experience of military life in Camp, Field and Hospital during the Civil War. The author participated in numerous battles, including Bull Run, Williamsburg, Antietam and Fredericksburg, in the capacity of "Spy" and as "Field Nurse" for over two years. While in the "Secret Service" as a "Spy", she penetrated the enemy's lines, in various disguises, no less than eleven times; always with complete success and without detection. Her efficient labors in the different Hospitals as well as her arduous duties as "Field Nurse", embrace many thrilling and touching incidents.
Autorenporträt
S. Emma E. Edmonds, born Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds in 1841 in New Brunswick, Canada, was not only an author but also a remarkable figure in American history for her service as a female soldier and spy during the American Civil War. Best known for her gripping wartime memoir 'Nurse and Spy in the Union Army,' first published in 1865, Edmonds paints a vivid picture of her life disguised as a man, serving under the alias Frank Thompson. This memoir was notable for its firsthand account of a woman's daring exploits in male-dominated spheres and became an important document on women's roles in the war. Her literary style is characterized by a blend of adventure narrative and detailed reportage. Edmonds provides a unique insider's perspective on the day-to-day life within the military, the thrills and dangers of espionage, and the harrowing experiences of battlefield medicine. Her narrative was pioneering at a time when such acts by women were not only unconventional but also prohibited. 'Nurse and Spy in the Union Army' also qualifies as an early feminist text, showcasing her resilience and ability to tackle roles considered beyond the scope of nineteenth-century womanhood. Edmonds's experiences and her ability to convey them through writing earned her an esteemed place in both literature and history.