For the most part; the histories of wars are the histories of men. Women may be given occasional mention-some for inspiring "heroism and knightly deeds;" some for causing "strifes innumerable;" few for participation. This is a collection of true accounts about the contributions of numerous notable Union women during the Civil War. "Many loyal women along the vexed border; and within the lines of the enemy; exhibited a more than human courage for the Union and its glorious banner; in the face of persecution and danger. In the hospital; and amid the stormy scenes of war; they displayed a heroism as brilliant as that of Grace Darling; surpassed the charity of Florence Nightingale; and repeated the humility and gentle sacrifices recorded of Mary in the sacred Scriptures." This volume includes accounts of: Mrs. Fanny Ricketts; Mrs. Mary A. Brady; Kady Brownell; Mrs. P. B. Hurd; Margaret E. Breckinridge; Mrs. Elida Rumsey Fowle; Bridget Divers; Mrs. Isabella Fogg; What We Did at Gettysburg; Mrs. Mary W. Lee; Miss Major Pauline Cushman; Mrs. John Harris; Mary E. Shelton; Carri
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