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I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Sara Latta
Ages: 14+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Zest Books/Lerner
ISBN: 978-1-7284-1392-1
Keywords: Physicians, Suffragists, United States History - Civil War, Cross-dressing, Feminism
Abolitionist, suffragist, spy for the Union, and advocate for unisex clothing for women, Walker was the sole female recipient of the Medal of Honor. Archival images and photos. Meticulously sourced.