Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel
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SKU: 9780870204586
By Bob Kann The story of an iconic figure from Wisconsin’s Civil War history.
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As the wife of a promising young Governor, Cordelia Harvey seemed destined for great things. Then tragedy struck: her husband, Louis Harvey, drowned and Cornelia found herself widowed and alone. Like Louis had, Cornelia cared deeply about the Wisconsin soldiers fighting in the Civil War, and she jumped at the job offer from the new governor: working as the sanitary agent for Wisconsin. In this position, Cordelia could fight for the well-being of the state’s men and boys wounded in battle.
Young readers will follow Cordelia on her travels in military hospitals. In her efforts to make sure soldiers were well cared for, Cordelia wrote to the governor about their need for wholesome food, clean supplies, and fresh air. Eventually, she would travel to Washington to plead with President Lincoln for a Soldier’s Home hospital in Wisconsin. When Cordelia returned home after the war, she continued her humanitarian work by starting an orphanage for the children of fallen Civil War Soldiers.
Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel included sidebars on medical care, early nursing, and military prisons. A timeline, glossary of terms, and suggestions for activities and discussion round out this spirited narrative.
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