Nurse and Spy In The Union Army

Nurse and Spy In The Union Army

Author: S. Emma E. Edmonds

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

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Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by S. Emma E. Edmonds: Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is a memoir by S. Emma E. Edmonds, who disguised herself as a man and served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The memoir offers a compelling firsthand account of Edmonds's experiences in the war, providing insights into the challenges faced by women who defied societal norms to contribute to the war effort. Key Aspects of the Book "Nurse and Spy in the Union Army": Women's Contribution: Edmonds's memoir highlights the significant role played by women in the American Civil War and sheds light on their bravery and resilience. Undercover Operations: Edmonds's experiences as a spy offer a unique perspective on the war, showcasing the risks and sacrifices made by those engaged in intelligence gathering. Societal Norms: The memoir explores the societal expectations and challenges faced by women during the war, providing a nuanced understanding of gender roles and the limitations imposed on women at the time. S. Emma E. Edmonds (1841-1898) was a Canadian-born woman who served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Edmonds's memoir, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army, documents her experiences and contributions during the war. She is remembered for her courage and dedication to the cause, as well as for her efforts to bring attention to the role of women in the war and advocate for their rights.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds

Publisher:

Published: 1865

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13:

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This book discusses the experiences of the author, who was known for serving as a nurse and a spy with the Union Army during the American Civil War.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army During the American Civil War

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army During the American Civil War

Author: Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds

Publisher: Leonaur

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780857063465

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Soldier, nurse and spy for the Republic This is an extraordinary book by any standards and no short description of it could possibly do justice to its author or her book. Sarah Edmonds was a lady from the northern states of America who, when the great Civil War broke out between the Union and the Confederacy, decided that being 'one who waits' was definitely not her style. Disguised as a man-a talent she had developed since childhood-she successfully enlisted in the 2nd Michigan Regiment and served in several campaigns including the battles at Bull Run, Antietam and Fredericksburg, without ever revealing her gender. In common with many women, from both sides of the conflict, she later performed with distinction as a nurse to wounded troops in the field. Though this was noteworthy and frequently dangerous work it was insufficient for Sarah both as a contribution to the Union war effort and for her own spirit of adventure, so she embarked on a career in the Union Army Secret Service as a spy. This dangerous occupation, where the penalty for detection and capture was summary execution, propelled her into many perilous adventures behind enemy lines, often disguised as a man in a variety of personas including Confederate soldier, negro labourer and Irish tinker. Sarah Edmonds' story is an absolutely gripping personal account of an exceptional woman's experience of war which will fascinate anyone interested in the Civil War and dauntless women in particular. Available in softcover and hard back with dust jacket.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S. Emma E. Edmonds

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2020-04-09

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13:

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Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is the book written by Emma Edmond in a form of memoirs. In addition to telling her story Edmond describes the stories of many other men and women of the war. Her realistic and vivid writing style shows the Civil War from a new perspective.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S Emma E Edmonds

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-18

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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EARLY in the spring of 1861, I was returning from the far West, and as I sat waiting for the train which was to bear me to my adopted home in New England, and was meditating upon the events which had transpired during the past few months, the record of which was destined to blacken the fair pages of American history, I was aroused from my reverie by a voice in the street crying "New York Herald-Fall of Fort Sumter-President's Proclamation-Call for seventy-five thousand men!" This announcement startled me, while my imagination portrayed the coming struggle in all its fearful magnitude. War, civil war, with all its horrors seemed inevitable, and even then was ready to burst like a volcano upon the most happy and prosperous nation the sun ever shone upon. The contemplation of this sad picture filled my eyes with tears and my heart with sorrow.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S. Emma E. Edmonds

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-06-25

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 3375068425

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. With Illustrations.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S Emma E Edmonds

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-18

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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EARLY in the spring of 1861, I was returning from the far West, and as I sat waiting for the train which was to bear me to my adopted home in New England, and was meditating upon the events which had transpired during the past few months, the record of which was destined to blacken the fair pages of American history, I was aroused from my reverie by a voice in the street crying "New York Herald-Fall of Fort Sumter-President's Proclamation-Call for seventy-five thousand men!" This announcement startled me, while my imagination portrayed the coming struggle in all its fearful magnitude. War, civil war, with all its horrors seemed inevitable, and even then was ready to burst like a volcano upon the most happy and prosperous nation the sun ever shone upon. The contemplation of this sad picture filled my eyes with tears and my heart with sorrow.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S. Emma E. Edmonds

Publisher: Digital Scanning Incorporated

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1582181594

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Originally published in 1865, this memoir is a record of events which transpired in military field camps and hospitals during the Civil War. Emma Edmonds tells the exciting story of her stint in the Secret Service as a spy, where she successfully penetrated the enemy's lines in various disguises no fewer than 11 times.


Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Author: S. Emma E. Edmonds

Publisher:

Published: 2015-05-14

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781512196443

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In her 1865 autobiography, Canadian-born Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds recounts her awe-inspiring life on the front lines of the American Civil War. As a young woman, Emma Edmonds ran away from home, escaping an abusive father and an enforced prearranged marriage. To avoid being discovered, she dressed in men's clothes and cut her hair and, eventually, assumed the full-time identity of a man, taking the name Franklin "Frank" Thompson. Frank worked for a time as a Bible salesman, but in 1865 joined the Second Michigan Volunteers as a nurse. Frank, already a master of disguise, eventually volunteered to be a spy and penetrated the enemy lines multiple times in various forms: as a slave, with silver nitrate painted skin to appear Black and, curiously, as a woman. Anticipating being discovered after convalescing from falling off a horse, Frank eventually deserted the army, and Sarah Emma Edmonds returned, enlisting in the army as a nurse. In 1867, Emma Edmonds married Mr. L. H. Seeye, a fellow Canadian, and eventually the two settled in La Porte, Texas, where they raised three children. In 1884, she attended a regimental reunion, as herself, without her disguise as Frank. Urged by her fellow soldiers, she filed for a full army pension. In 1885, she was awarded a pension from the army for both of her identities. Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds was the only recognized woman in the Grand Army of the Republic. This is her incredible story.