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Discover the remarkable true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman who epitomized courage and bravery during the Civil War era. In 'Soldier, Spy, Heroine', you will journey through the life of Sarah as she escapes her abusive past and adopts the identity of Franklin Thompson, a daring traveling salesman. Her incredible transformation allows her to enlist in the Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry, where she becomes a hero on the battlefield. Follow her adventures as she navigates through pivotal battles like Bull Run, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, while also taking on the perilous role of a secret spy.
This gripping narrative captures Edmonds’ transition from a soldier to a skilled spy, employing disguises and cunning ingenuity to gather critical intelligence from enemy lines, ultimately risking her life for the Union. The struggles she faced when illness struck, forcing her to abandon her post, form an emotional core of this story. Years later, she bravely sought to reclaim her rightful identity, illuminating the challenges faced by female soldiers throughout history.
Whether you are a history buff, a fan of memoirs, or simply love stories of resilience and fortitude, you’ll find 'Soldier, Spy, Heroine' an inspiring read. Add this beautifully crafted hardcover to your collection and uncover the untold stories of women who fought fiercely during one of America's most tumultuous times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631581038
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631581038
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
The Story of the Woman Who Fooled the Yankees and Rebels Alike.As a child, Sarah Emma Edmonds dreamed of faraway places and adventure, often picturing herself as a man. When her abusive father traded her hand in marriage for a few head of livestock, she fled their farm and took on the identity of traveling salesman Franklin Thompson eventually settling in Flint, Michigan. There, as Thompson, she joined Company F of the Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry and distinguished herself as a true Civil War hero.In between the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Yorktown, the Battle of Williamsburg, and the Battle of Fair Oaks/Seven Pines, Thompson nursed the sick and wounded, carried the mail across dangerous terrain, and became one of the Secret Service’s first spies. Using various disguises including that of a former slave and an Irish peddler woman, Thompson infiltrated enemy lines and stole vital information from the Rebels until a severe case of malaria took its toll.Knowing that the medical attention she needed would reveal her carefully kept secret, she unwillingly deserted the Union Army in 1863. But Sarah Emma Edmonds wasn’t finished. She had a soldier’s pension to fight for and an honorable discharge to claim. Almost a decade after the war was over, she came forward and asked the astonished men she served with for their help in clearing the name of Franklin Thompson.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fic
This gripping narrative captures Edmonds’ transition from a soldier to a skilled spy, employing disguises and cunning ingenuity to gather critical intelligence from enemy lines, ultimately risking her life for the Union. The struggles she faced when illness struck, forcing her to abandon her post, form an emotional core of this story. Years later, she bravely sought to reclaim her rightful identity, illuminating the challenges faced by female soldiers throughout history.
Whether you are a history buff, a fan of memoirs, or simply love stories of resilience and fortitude, you’ll find 'Soldier, Spy, Heroine' an inspiring read. Add this beautifully crafted hardcover to your collection and uncover the untold stories of women who fought fiercely during one of America's most tumultuous times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631581038
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631581038
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
The Story of the Woman Who Fooled the Yankees and Rebels Alike.As a child, Sarah Emma Edmonds dreamed of faraway places and adventure, often picturing herself as a man. When her abusive father traded her hand in marriage for a few head of livestock, she fled their farm and took on the identity of traveling salesman Franklin Thompson eventually settling in Flint, Michigan. There, as Thompson, she joined Company F of the Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry and distinguished herself as a true Civil War hero.In between the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Yorktown, the Battle of Williamsburg, and the Battle of Fair Oaks/Seven Pines, Thompson nursed the sick and wounded, carried the mail across dangerous terrain, and became one of the Secret Service’s first spies. Using various disguises including that of a former slave and an Irish peddler woman, Thompson infiltrated enemy lines and stole vital information from the Rebels until a severe case of malaria took its toll.Knowing that the medical attention she needed would reveal her carefully kept secret, she unwillingly deserted the Union Army in 1863. But Sarah Emma Edmonds wasn’t finished. She had a soldier’s pension to fight for and an honorable discharge to claim. Almost a decade after the war was over, she came forward and asked the astonished men she served with for their help in clearing the name of Franklin Thompson.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fic