Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army

by Sarah Emma Edmonds

This book is a firsthand account of the experiences of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman who disguised herself as a man and served as both a nurse and a spy in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Edmonds's story is a fascinating and inspiring one, and her book provides a unique perspective on this pivotal era in American history.

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