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Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

By: Sarah Emma Edmonds
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 Nurse and Spy is a captivating account of one womans extraordinary experiences as she served on the front lines of the Civil War. Over the course of two years, she not only nursed the wounded but also assumed the perilous role of a spy, infiltrating enemy lines in various disguises—successfully completing this hazardous mission eleven times without ever being detected. Her time in the “Secret Service” and her dedicated work in hospitals are filled with thrilling and poignant stories that bring to life the struggles and triumphs of those turbulent times. - Summary from the prefaceCopyright Biographies 2.0 Hygiene & Healthy Living Science Social Sciences World
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  • 31 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds

    31 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds
    Aug 19 2025
    Nurse and Spy is a captivating account of one womans extraordinary experiences as she served on the front lines of the Civil War. Over the course of two years, she not only nursed the wounded but also assumed the perilous role of a spy, infiltrating enemy lines in various disguises—successfully completing this hazardous mission eleven times without ever being detected. Her time in the “Secret Service” and her dedicated work in hospitals are filled with thrilling and poignant stories that bring to life the struggles and triumphs of those turbulent times. - Summary from the preface
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    18 mins
  • 30 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds

    30 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds
    Aug 19 2025
    Nurse and Spy is a captivating account of one womans extraordinary experiences as she served on the front lines of the Civil War. Over the course of two years, she not only nursed the wounded but also assumed the perilous role of a spy, infiltrating enemy lines in various disguises—successfully completing this hazardous mission eleven times without ever being detected. Her time in the “Secret Service” and her dedicated work in hospitals are filled with thrilling and poignant stories that bring to life the struggles and triumphs of those turbulent times. - Summary from the preface
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    17 mins
  • 29 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds

    29 - Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds
    Aug 19 2025
    Nurse and Spy is a captivating account of one womans extraordinary experiences as she served on the front lines of the Civil War. Over the course of two years, she not only nursed the wounded but also assumed the perilous role of a spy, infiltrating enemy lines in various disguises—successfully completing this hazardous mission eleven times without ever being detected. Her time in the “Secret Service” and her dedicated work in hospitals are filled with thrilling and poignant stories that bring to life the struggles and triumphs of those turbulent times. - Summary from the preface
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    13 mins
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