Women of the war: their heroism and self-sacrifice, illustrated with steel engravings

1866 1ed Women of the Civil War Americana Gettysburg Military Robert E Lee Moore

Frank Moore was a notable American Civil War historian known for his portrayals of Civil War life and culture. One of his most important works was 'Women of the War'. While this work focuses primarily on the biographical accounts of individual women, Moore also describes the hardships and sacrifices made by American women during the war and provides an interesting account of how these women influenced Gettysburg. Moore covers the lives of the following women, most of whom are wives of Civil War officers:

· P.B. Hurd

· Mary Lee

· Mrs. John Harris

· Charlotte McKay

· Burger Stearns

· Harriet W.F. Hawley

· And more

According to Nevins,

"idealistic biographies of then-famous women."

Item number: #13126

Price: $399

MOORE, Frank

Women of the war: their heroism and self-sacrifice, illustrated with steel engravings

Hartford [Connecticut]: S.S. Scranton, 1866. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o xvi, 596

o 10 engraved plates

· References: Sabin 50371; Nevins II, p.22

· Provenance: Handwritten – Mary E. Sargent

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

o Green cloth

· Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15cm)

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