Capital dames [large print] : the Civil War and the women of Washington, 1848-1868 / Cokie Roberts.
Summary:
Documents the experiences, influence, and contributions of the women of Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062393197
- ISBN: 0062393197
- Physical Description: 737 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : HarperLuxe, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 715-737). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Chapter 1 Meet the Women of Washington, 1848-1856 9 -- Chapter 2 Jessie Runs for President but Harriet Takes the White House and Mary Jane Reports, 1856-1858 32 -- Chapter 3 Varina Leads and Leaves as Abby Drops By, 1859-1861 71 -- Chapter 4 Rose Goes to Jail, Jessie Goes to the White House, Dorothea Goes to Work, 1861 131 -- Chapter 5 Rose Is Released, Clara Goes to War, Louisa May Briefly Nurses, 1862 217 -- Chapter 6 Lizzie Reports on the Action, Janet Goes to Camp, Louisa Takes Charge, 1863 280 -- Chapter 7 Anna Speaks, Jessie Campaigns (Again), Sojourner Visits, 1864 341 -- Chapter 8 One Mary Leaves, One Mary Hangs, and Lois Writes About It All, 1865 401 -- Chapter 9 Virginia and Varina Return, Sara Survives, Mary is Humiliated, Kate Loses, 1866-1868 491. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Reidsville Library | LP 973.7082 R (Text) | 31554009884627 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
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