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Stealing Secrets: How a Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles, and Altered the Course of the Civil War

Stealing Secrets: How a Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles, and Altered the Course of the Civil War


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Clandestine missions. Clever, devious, daring. Passionately committed to a cause. During America's most divisive war, both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world's second-oldest profession-spying-a profession perilous in the extreme. The tales of female spies are filled with suspense, bravery, treachery, and trickery. They took enormous risks and achieved remarkable results-often in ways men could not do. As stated on the grave marker of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew: "She risked everything that is dear to man-friends, fortune, comfort, health, life itself." Told with personality and pizzazz, author H. Donald Winkler uses primary Civil War sources such as memoirs, journals, letters, and newspaper articles, plus the latest in scholarly research, to make these incredible stories come alive.

Table of Contents:
Contents Acknowledgments ix Introduction xi 1. Rebel Queen of Washington Spies: Rose Greenhow 1 2. Vanished without a Trace: Sarah Slater 29 3. "Singing as Sweetly as Ever": Olivia Floyd 39 4. Grant's Most Valuable Richmond Spy: Elizabeth Van Lew 51 5. The Spy Who Saved Ships: Elizabeth Baker 89 6. Double Trouble Sister Act: Ginnie and Lottie Moon 95 7. The Perils of Pauline: Pauline Cushman 111 8. The Heroine of Winchester: Rebecca Wright 135 9. A Glorious Consummation: Harriet Tubman 143 10. A Teenage Terrorist: Nancy Hart 159 11. "No Sacrifice Too Great": Antonia Ford and Laura Ratcliffe 169 12. Mosby's Merry Christmas: Roberta Pollock 195 13. A Secesh Cleopatra: Belle Boyd 201 14. The Clever Masquerader: Emma Edmonds 227 15. Trapped in a Sting Operation: Clara Judd 247 16. Sarah's Deadly Revenge: Sarah Lane Thompson 253 17. Hired to Find Herself: Loreta Velazquez 259 18. Beyond the Call of Duty: More Heroines 287 19. Did She Die for Their Sins?: Mary Surratt 299 Selected Sources 309 Index 319 About the Author 335

About the Author :
H. Donald Winkler is a professional journalist, historian, and retired university public-affairs executive. The recipient of 84 national awards, In 1991 he was cited by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for "professional endeavors that have strengthened the entire fabric of American education."

Review :
"Don Winkler's Stealing Secrets is a first-rate contribution to the literature of Civil War espionage. His meticulously researched and straightforward accounts of some of the most effective female spies for both the Union and the Confederacy contrast sharply with many of the more fanciful stories that have appeared through the years. Fascinating to read, they convey the passion and depths of commitment these women brought to their warring causes. These are tales of "ideological motivation" at its best." - "The reader will buy into the fact that truth is stranger than fiction." - New York Journal of Books "The book, Winkler's fourth, is another winner. It's comprehensive, covering women who were famous and obscure, served on both sides of the conflict, and were from society's highest circles and humble backgrounds. It's chock-full of information, including anecdotes and trivia, is written in Winkler's highly readable style, and is very nicely illustrated. The cover is gorgeous." - Farmville Herald "A fascinating read that opens new insights into the secret world behind the military operations, WInkler's treatise is first rate and enjoyable." - Cannonball "Told with personality and pizzazz, author H. Donald Winkler uses primary Civil War sources such as memoirs, journals, letters, and newspaper articles, plus the latest in scholarly research, to make these incredible stories come alive." - Night Owl Reviews "You do not need to be a history buff or an expert in the Civil War expert to understand and appreciate the contributions that these women made. You too will be amazed at everything that they did to further their cause!" - Dad of Divas "It is comprehensive on the lives of the women who aided in the war, and who they assisted during that time. It's an inspirational read for young woman, and women's studies students, who could respect strong-willed women who worked hard and made a great difference during a large and important war." - Snitch Seeker "Stealing Secrets is an attractive volume that is well presented and written. Its accessibility of subject matter and style should ensure that it appeals to a wide audience, ranging from those who are interested in the course of the American Civil War to those who are intrigued by any works to do with espionage and the role of women in conflict." - Bookpleasures.com "A lively addendum to Civil War collections." - Library Journal "The book was well done with enough interesting side notes to make the lengthy tome worth reading. Winkler's research, descriptions and detail with an eye for accuracy make "Stealing Secrets" interesting and lively." - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier "Historian and author, H. Donald Winkler has turned his remarkable research abilities on the topic of female spies during the Civil War. The result is his highly entertaining book, Stealing Secrets."" - Examiner.com "Stealing Secrets offers up stories that Ian Fleming would have been proud to write. Winkler fills the pages with intrigue, romance, double-dealing, daring nighttime escapes and bold daylight heroics." - Internet Review of Books ""Stealing Secrets" by H. Donald Winkler is a fascinating look at the under-explored world of female espionage during the Civil War. This is a wonderful addition to the bookcases of Civil War fans, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys reading about people facing danger and intrigue." - Night Owl Reviews "Winkler tells the stories as historically accurate but easy enough for anyone to read even if you don't know that much about the Civil War. But there is enough context and historical information to make it interesting to those who are very interested in matters of the Civil War. " - Simply Stacie "Lively and laced with sometimes astonishing switchbacks." - American History "This book is extremely well-researched and is a wonderful compilation of biographies that highlight the important and daring work of these brave women. It is a worthwhile contribution to Civil War spying scholarship." - Civil War News


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781402242748
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: How a Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles, and Altered the Course of the Civil War
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1402242743
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 2010
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 38 mm
  • Weight: 538 gr


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