A biography of Civil War surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Describes her early career as a writer and women's rights activist, her education in medicine, her Civil War service and stint as a prisoner of war, and her post-war life.
Content Note
Prisoner of war -- An independent upbringing -- Marriage, medicine, and dress reform -- To be of service -- On the front, behind the lines -- War service ends -- The medal of honor -- Going it alone -- Back to Oswego.