The Woman In Battle: A Narrative Of The Exploits, Adventures And Travels Of Madame Loreta Janeta Valezquez, Otherwise Known As Lieut. Harry - Paperback

The Woman In Battle is a historical non-fiction book written by C. J. Worthington in 1876. The book narrates the extraordinary life of Madame Loreta Janeta Valezquez, who was also known as Lieut. Harry T. Buford in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The book describes the exploits, adventures, and travels of Valezquez, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War. She fought in several battles, including Bull Run, Fort Donelson, and Shiloh, and was wounded twice. After the war, she traveled to Europe, where she met and married a wealthy Cuban Count.The book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it is told from the point of view of a woman who fought in the war. It also sheds light on the challenges and struggles faced by women in the 19th century and their limited opportunities in society. Overall, The Woman In Battle is a fascinating and inspiring story of a woman who defied gender norms and societal expectations to pursue her dreams and make her mark in history.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.