{"product_id":"forgotten-angels-the-lives-of-african-american-women-who-served-as-nurses-in-the-civil-war-paperback","title":"Forgotten Angels: The lives of African American women who served as nurses in the Civil War - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack McElroy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKalinda Page\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnheralded heroes. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThousands of African American women nursed soldiers and refugees during the Civil War. Yet they seldom were given the respected title of \"nurse,\" and because many could not read or write, their stories went unrecorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForgotten Angels\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the histories of seven of these remarkable women, who endured racism and sexism while struggling to build a brighter future for their country, their families, and themselves. Based on extensive research yet told in an easily readable style, this book brings to life heroic role models who have too long been overlooked in the study of the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSusie King Taylor joined the fight when she was just 13 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlotte Forten gave up a life of luxury to help the freed people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American woman doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarriet Tubman led a raid on Rebel plantations and freed 750 people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSallie Daffin brought the races together after terrorists burned her schoolhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSojourner Truth desegregated the Washington streetcars while working as a nurse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnn Stokes helped start what became the Navy Nursing Corps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese women stand as models of the courage, commitment, and faith it took to build a new America during and after the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForgotten Angels\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 60 photos illustrating this tumultuous era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLists of key figures and important concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations of places to visit to learn more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks by the nurses or their friends, and a comprehensive bibliography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasy to read for middle-grade students and up, \u003ci\u003eForgotten Angels\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal complement to classroom lessons. Based on extensive research, it also is a great way for anyone to discover a seldom-taught chapter of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese stories are more important than ever. \u003cb\u003eDon't wait.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead these inspiring tales now to better understand the world we live in today.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52753041260877,"sku":"9798682626816","price":19.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/a2JWMlp0eFl3RjRWNGo4VVIwYkhudz09.webp?v=1762933828","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/forgotten-angels-the-lives-of-african-american-women-who-served-as-nurses-in-the-civil-war-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}