Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
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- Synopsis
- A dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta &“Lyons&” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman&’s perspective. In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping. In rural New York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. One day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that &“Lyons&” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union. As Rosetta&’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn&’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged— supporting her family and serving her country. Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta&’s letters, this fascinating biography introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history. Memorable and inspiring, Guts for Glory is a stirring portrait of the Civil War and the courage of those who fought on its front lines.
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 56 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781467467933
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780802854643
- Publisher:
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
- Date of Addition:
- 02/27/24
- Copyrighted By:
- JoAnna Lapati
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Reading Age:
- 7–12
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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