Women of the Revolution: Bravery and Sacrifice on the Southern Battlefields

By Robert Dunkerly

Each of the Southern Revolutionary battlefields holds the history of soldiers and legends of women. From the wooded slopes of Kings Mountain to the fields of Cowpens, to the lesser-known sites like Fishing Creek and Hanging Rock, author Robert M. Dunkerly uncovers the stories and legends surrounding the women who were caught up in the struggle. This book serves not only as a study of the battles, but also as a chronicle of the experiences of women in the eighteenth century. Some were camp followers attached to the armies, while others were civilians caught in the line of fire. Women were present on nearly every battlefield, and their stories are told here for the first time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The History Press
• Release date: Nov 24, 2007
• ISBN: 9781625844897

Reviews for Women of the Revolution

[allie64 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was an interesting book to read. I love reading about strong women that lived in a time of 'strong' men! It was a bit wordy and I skipped some passages, but was very intriguing and learned alot about went on.