Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon & Medal of Honor RecipientExamines the remarkable life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker including family background, childhood, education, work as a physician, and societal contributions. |
Contents
Prisoner of War | 6 |
An Independent Upbringing | 16 |
Medicine Marriage and Dress Reform | 26 |
To Be of Service | 36 |
On the Front Behind the Lines | 46 |
War Service Ends | 54 |
The Medal of Honor | 66 |
Going It Alone | 76 |
Timeline | 96 |
Essential Facts | 100 |
Additional Resources | 102 |
Glossary | 104 |
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Back to Oswego | 86 |
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