The Women and the Crisis: Women of the North in the Civil WarMcDowell, Obolensky, 1959 - 389 páginas Chronicles the changes which came about through the dedicated work of Northern women during the Civil War regarding the responsibility for treatment of the wounded. Their efforts laid the groundwork for modern organized charity work, the Red Cross, and what could be considered military nursing. Biographies are included of notable women who dedicated themselves to caring for the wounded and changing government policy. |
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... hundred yards or more of tulle or mousseline might have been used in its construction . So dressed , the women were a walking fire hazard and not a few of these lovely moths lost their lives because they came too close to a candle . One ...
... hundred yards or more of tulle or mousseline might have been used in its construction . So dressed , the women were a walking fire hazard and not a few of these lovely moths lost their lives because they came too close to a candle . One ...
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... HUNDRED CIRCLING CAMPS CHRONOLOGY 1861 May 3 President Lincoln issued a proclamation calling into the service of the United States 42,000 volunteers for three years ' service , and increasing the Regular Army and Navy . The Arkansas ...
... HUNDRED CIRCLING CAMPS CHRONOLOGY 1861 May 3 President Lincoln issued a proclamation calling into the service of the United States 42,000 volunteers for three years ' service , and increasing the Regular Army and Navy . The Arkansas ...
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... hundred homesick men , included riding at the head of the regiment on parade . From four to six women went to war ... hundred who went to war in disguise . If the astonishing figure of four hundred is correct , 2 that is the number of ...
... hundred homesick men , included riding at the head of the regiment on parade . From four to six women went to war ... hundred who went to war in disguise . If the astonishing figure of four hundred is correct , 2 that is the number of ...
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