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BL
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961953
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b716323
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| Main Entry
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Slavicek, Louise Chipley,1956-
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| Title & Author
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Women and the Civil War /\ Louise Chipley Slavicek.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Chelsea House,, ©2009.
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| Series Statement
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The Civil War : a nation divided
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| Page. NO
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128 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm.
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| ISBN
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1604130407
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: 9781604130409
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-122) and index.
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| Contents
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American women confront the Civil War -- Caring for the wounded and sick -- Soldiers, scouts, saboteurs, and spies -- Sutlers, vivandieres, and wives: women in camp -- Experiencing the war at home: Northern women -- Experiencing the war at home: Southern women -- African American women during the Civil War -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Web sites -- About the author.
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| Abstract
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An exploration of the role of women during the Civil War that describes their work as nurses, soldiers, scouts, spies, and saboteurs; provides information on significant individuals; and examines the experiences of women in the North and South as well as African-American women on both sides of the conflict.
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Women-- Confederate States of America.
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Women-- United States-- History-- 19th century.
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Military participation-- Female.
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Women.
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United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Participation, Female.
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United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Women.
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United States, Confederate States of America.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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973.7082
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| LC Classification
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E628.S63 2009
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