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Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier
Beth Anderson
Illustrator: Anne Labelet
Ages: 9+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Calkins Creek/Astra BFYR/Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 978-1-63592-610-1
Keywords: Revolutionary War, girl soldier, feminism
A brave young woman disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Photoshoppd period-style pencil drawings. Extensive back matter.