Published by A D Worthington, Hartford CT (1889). My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army, and in Relief Work at Home, in Hospitals, Camps, and at the Front, During the War of the Rebellion. Sanitary Commission Leadership: Rather than focusing solely on bedside care, Livermore details her leadership within the U.S. Sanitary Commission, where she organized massive "Sanitary Fairs" that raised over $1 million for Union soldier relief. High-Profile Meetings: The text features firsthand, personal anecdotes of her interactions with key historical figures, including President Abraham Lincoln, General Ulysses S. Grant (prior to the Battle of Vicksburg), and nursing pioneers Dorothea Dix and Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke. Logistical Triumph: Livermore includes highly precise accounts of food and medical supply chains, directly challenging nineteenth-century stereotypes that women lacked organizational and executive capability. Evolution of Women's Rights: The text acts as a bridge between wartime volunteerism and the post-war suffrage movement, demonstrating how the specialized nursing functions carved out during the conflict helped forge a new wave of women's rights leadership. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 6.5" x 9.25"
  • Condition: Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages.

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