Lady Rebels of Civil War Missouri

Women at War

Although war was traditionally the purview of men, the realities of America's Civil War often brought women into the conflict. They served as nurses, sutlers, and washerwomen. Some even disguised themselves as men and joined the fight on the battlefield. In the border state of Missouri, where Southern sympathies ran deep, women sometimes clashed with occupying Union forces because of illegal, covert activities like spying, smuggling, and delivering mail. When caught and arrested, the women were often imprisoned or banished from the state. In at least a couple of cases, they were even sentenced to death. Join award-winning author Larry Wood as he chronicles the misadventures and ordeals of the lady rebels of Missouri.

Author: Larry Wood
Publisher: History Press
Published: 11/07/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.20w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781467150095
ISBN10: 1467150096
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Midwest(IA,IL,IN,KS,MI,MN,MO
- History | United States | 19th Century
- Biography & Autobiography | General