| Gunpowder on Their Skirts: Military Heroines for the Blue and Gray Contributor(s): Ford, Stephanie (Author), Ford, Stephanie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1455624357 ISBN-13: 9781455624355 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018023954 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.7" W x 9.8" (0.55 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high Did you know that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? Yes, these women and many more marched alongside soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Author Stephanie Ford's thorough research provides a compelling collection of stories showcasing remarkable women from both sides of the conflict. Alongside the biographies of these amazing women are Ford's expressive and authentic drawings and a selection of period photographs and fascinating factoids. These details beautifully capture the stories of these brave women in this inspiring and informative middle reader. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ford, Stephanie: - Author Stephanie Ford is an illustrator, educator, and Civil War enthusiast who has been a regular participant in reenactments since she was in high school. Ford gives presentations to reenactors and historical societies on a number of subjects, including sharpshooters, women's roles in the war, dress in the nineteenth century, and frontier life in Texas. She also gives art presentations and workshops to artists' guilds and schools. Ford earned a bachelor of arts in history and art with a minor in writing from Stephen F. Austin State University. She also earned a master of arts in teaching in education and English, as well as her teaching certification, from Texas Woman's University. She teaches high school art and English, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Texas Art Education Association, and Women Artists of the West. |