Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and Medal of Honor Recipient
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This title examines the remarkable life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Readers will learn about Walker's family background, childhood, education, work as a physician, and societal contributions. Covered in detail is Walker's work as a surgeon during the American Civil War, for which she received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Also included are Walker's efforts as a pioneer for women's rights, including voting rights and dress reform. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Chapter 1 Prisoner of War 6Chapter 2 An Independent Upbringing 16Chapter 3 Medicine, Marriage, and Dress Reform 26Chapter 4 To Be of Service 36Chapter 5 On the Front, Behind the Lines 46Chapter 6 War Service Ends 54Chapter 7 The Medal of Honor 66Chapter 8 Going It Alone 76Chapter 9 Back to Oswego 86Timeline 96Essential Facts 100Additional Resources 102Glossary 104Source Notes 106Index 110About the Author 112
