Bibliograph

Mary Walker, Civil War surgeon and feminist, by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Type

Label

Mary Walker, Civil War surgeon and feminist, by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 103, 106-108) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Accelerated Reader book level: 7.9

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 5-9

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mary Walker

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

244293210

resource.readingGradeLevel

Guided reading level: Z

Responsibility statement

by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Series statement

Signature lives. Civil war era

Sub title

Civil War surgeon and feminist

Summary

Dr. Mary Walker served as a surgeon with the Union Army during the American Civil War. She spied on Confederate troops and spent four months as a prisoner of war. In 1865, she was awarded the Medal of Honor

Table Of Contents

"Unauthorized arrest" -- An unconventional upbringing -- Medicine and marriage -- Heading off to war -- Into the battle zone -- Helping the helpless -- From one prison to another -- Crusader for women's rights -- A warrior's last years -- Life and times -- Life at a glance

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator