Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman in Armor, written by Mary Hartwell in 1875, is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Gertrude who disguises herself as a man to join the army during the Civil War. Gertrude is determined to fight for her country, even if it means sacrificing her femininity and risking her life. Through her experiences in the army, Gertrude discovers the harsh realities of war and the true meaning of bravery. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including keeping her true identity a secret and dealing with the emotional toll of war. The novel explores themes of gender roles, patriotism, and the human cost of war. Overall, A Woman in Armor is a compelling historical fiction novel that sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of women during the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
