Women Who Dare ~ Women of the Civil War

By: Dr. Michelle A Krowl, 63 pp

Bold, brave women did their part in the Civil War here in the United States. Some may also be a bit extreme, like Anna Dickinson. Dickinson was in her early twenties, but very famous for her speeches. She once "commanded a $1,000 speaking fee in 1863, at a time when ordinary soldiers received just $13 a month."

The picture on the right above is of brave Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. She was well-known for her giving the opportunity for the soldiers not having to always amputate their limbs. She was awarded Congressional Medal of Honor bestowed by President Andrew Jackson, however, later in 1917 she was stripped of her award on a technicality, but Walker refused to give her medal up. She wore her medal until her death in 1919. In 1977, her award was restored.

This book only touches on just a very few of the women that were well-known for their courage, support, and activities during the Civil War.

I enjoyed reading this book. It is informational. There are actual pictures of these women that Dr. Krowl speaks of in this book, which brings them to light.