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Tells captivating stories of the courageous women from both the Union and the Confederacy, accompanied by dozens of rare photographs and images.

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1 author picked Women of the Civil War (Women Who Dare) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book provides outstanding biographies of the female luminaries of the Civil War, such as Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, and Dr. Mary Walker, while also introducing readers to lesser-known women who made an impact during the great sectional conflict.  Beautifully written and full of rare photographs, Women of the Civil War is captivating.

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