Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War: One Woman's Journey to the Medal of Honor and the Fight for Women's Rights

"History has long neglected the inspiring and incredible tale of Dr. Mary Walker, a pioneering Civil War surgeon who overcame rampant prejudice to save countless soldiers' lives. In Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War, Theresa Kaminski has finally given this American hero her due. With impeccable research and engaging prose, Kaminski captures Walker's outsized bravery and delicious swagger. The result is a vivid, eloquent portrait sure to thrill history buffs and anyone fascinated by the lives of audacious, before-their-time women."

-- Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 06/01/2020
ISBN: 9781493036097
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/09/2020