Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Sugeon & Medal of Honor Recipient: Civil War Surgeon & Medal of Honor Recipient (Military Heroes)
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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Sugeon & Medal of Honor Recipient: Civil War Surgeon & Medal of Honor Recipient (Military Heroes) by Goldsmith, Bonnie Z.. library edition. ISBN: 9781604539660.
This title examines the remarkable life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Readers will learn about Walkers family background, childhood, education, work as a physician, and societal contributions. Covered in detail is Walkers work as a surgeon during the American Civil War, for which she received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Also included are Walkers efforts as a pioneer for womens rights, including voting rights and dress reform. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
