Presents the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman disguised as a man who joined the Michigan infantry during the Civil War and became a spy for the Union Army. Includes photos of Sarah dressed in a woman's clothing and also as the man known as Frank Thompson. Provides a glossary and an index.
year: 2011
call number/section: 920, 92, 973.7, 1000, 921
subjects: edmonds, s. emma e, (sarah emma evelyn), 1841-1898, juvenile literature, nurses, united states, juvenile literature, soldiers, women spies, women soldiers, spies, united states, participation, female, civil war, 1861-1865, juvenile literature, women, secret service, history, 1861-1865, civil war, biography, women, confederate states of america
Editions
Moss, Marissa
Abrams Books for Young Readers (2011)
Describes the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man, took the name Frank Thompson, joined a Michigan army regiment to fight in the Civil War, served as a nurse on the battlefield, and became a spy.
Schools: 41
Moss, Marissa
Presents the story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman disguised as a man who joined the Michigan infantry during the Civil War and became a spy for the Union Army. Includes photos of Sarah dressed in a woman's clothing and also as the man known as Frank Thompson. Provides a glossary and an index.
Schools: 2
Moss, Marissa
Describes the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man, took the name Frank Thompson, joined a Michigan army regiment to fight in the Civil War, served as a nurse on the battlefield, and became a spy.
Schools: 2