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Sarah Emma Edmonds: Female Spy of the Union Army

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Sarah Emma Edmonds was a female soldier and spy during the Civil War. Born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1841, Edmonds fled the country in 1857 to escape her abusive father and an arranged marriage. With a lingering desire to … Continue reading →

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African Americans in the Civil War

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

African Americans played an important part in the Civil War. From soldiers and laborers to nurses and spies, their presence had a significant impact on the outcome of the war. Soldiers and Laborers It is estimated that over 180,000 African … Continue reading →

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Sarah Emma Edmonds: Female Spy of the Union Army

African Americans in the Civil War