A collection of rare archival images and biographical sketches of
the dauntless women who served as nurses and caregivers during the
Civil War. During the American Civil War, women on both sides of
the conflict, radiating patriotic fervor equal to their male
counterparts, contributed to the war effort in countless ways:
forming charitable societies, becoming nurses, or even marching off
to war as vivandieres, unofficial attaches to the regiments. In
Faces of Civil War Nurses, Ronald S. Coddington turns his attention
to the experiences of 77 women of all ages and walks of life who
provided care during the war as nurses, aid workers, and
vivandieres. Their personal narratives are as unique as
fingerprints: each provides a distinct entry point into the larger
social history of the brutal and bloody conflict. Coddington tells
these determined women's stories through letters, diaries, pension
files, and newspaper and government reports. Using identified
tintypes and cartes de visite of women on both sides of the war,
many of them never before published, Coddington uncovers the
personal histories of each intrepid individual. Following their
postwar stories, he also explains how the bonds they formed
continued long after the cessation of hostilities. The fifth volume
in Coddington's series on Civil War soldiers, this captivating
microhistory will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Civil
War, women's studies, social history, nursing, or photography.
Praise for Ronald Coddington's Faces Series "An engaging look at a
neglected part of the history of the American Civil War."-Booklist
"Coddington has hit upon a unique and fascinating niche in the
seemingly endless march of Civil War books."-C&RL News "A
lavishly produced visual record of southern Civil War soldiers . .
. will appeal to serious photography enthusiasts and collectors, as
well as those readers captivated by the personal stories of Civil
War soldiers."-Civil War Books and Authors "Coddington's prose is
as unpretentious as the faces he shares, yet authoritative. It
resurrects details that broaden our understanding of those sad
times and sheds valuable light on the shape of modern
culture."-Atlanta Constitution "Even at a distance of over a
hundred years, the faces staring out of these pages create an
undeniable emotional connection with the reader. This book is
highly recommended."-H-CivWar, H-Net Reviews "A fascinating window
into the war's impact on the individual soldier . . . well
researched and engagingly written. Any teacher of the Civil War
would do well to consult this volume and incorporate some of the
captivating tales into lectures and readings."-Journal of Military
History
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