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First edition. |
| Description |
x, 494 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent. |
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unmediated n rdamedia. |
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volume nc rdacarrier. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Meet the women of Washington, 1848-1856 -- Jessie runs for president but Harriet takes the White House and Mary Jane reports, 1856-1858 -- Varina leads and leaves as Abby drops by, 1859-1861 -- Rose goes to jail, Jessie goes to the White House, Dorothea goes to work, 1861 -- Rose is released, Clara goes to war, Louisa May briefly nurses, 1862 -- Lizzie reports on the action, Janet goes to camp, Louisa takes charge, 1863 -- Anna speaks, Jessie campaigns (again), Sojourner visits, 1864 -- One Mary leaves, one Mary hangs, and Lois writes about it all, 1865 -- Virginia and Varina return, Sara survives, Mary is humiliated, Kate loses, 1866-1868. |
| Summary |
Roberts marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War by offering a ... look at Washington, D.C., and the experiences, influence, and contributions of its women during this momentous period of American history. |
| Subject |
Women -- Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
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Politicians' spouses -- Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
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Women -- Political activity -- History -- 19th century.
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Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Biography.
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Women -- History -- 19th century.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women.
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Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography.
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United States -- History -- 1815-1861 -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Politicians' spouses. (OCoLC)fst01069950.
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Women. (OCoLC)fst01176568.
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Women -- Political activity.
(OCoLC)fst01734136.
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| Added Title |
Civil War and the women of Washington, 1848-1868.
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| ISBN |
9780062002778 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0062002775 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780062002761 |
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0062002767 |
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