Yankee Woman examines the experiences of women in the Civil War and, in particular, the lives of three courageous and independent women: one a frontline nurse, the second a community organizer, and the third the only woman to serve as a Union army surgeon in the war. Elizabeth Leonard's in-depth research and her ability to spin a captivating tale combine to make Yankee Woman both a fascinating study of gender politics in society and a thoroughly absorbing story-the story of three women ahead of their time.
This work examines the experiences of women in the American Civil War. It focuses on the lives of three courageous and independent women: a nurse, a community organizer and a qualified doctor.