Louisa on the front lines : Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War /
"Louisa on the Frontlines is the first narrative nonfiction book focusing on the least-known aspect of Louisa May Alcott's career - her time spent as a nurse during the Civil War. Though her service was brief, the dramatic experience was one that she considered pivotal in helping her write...
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Seal Press, Hachette Book Group,
2019.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: The heroine's journey
- Part one: The war at home. Wayward daughter ; Stitches ; A soldier's story ; Help wanted ; Georgetown or bust ; Burnside's blunder ; The hurly-burly house ; A bitter pill ; Duty's faithful daughter ; A gift
- Part two: Where glory waits. Unfulfilled destiny ; The chariot of glory ; Still on the front lines.