A Vast Army of Women : Maine's Uncounted Forces in the American Civil War.

by Lynda L. Sudlow

A detailed and revealing exploration of the role played by women of Maine and their organizations in the Civil War. Sudlow spent most of the decade gathering the names of virtually every Maine woman involved in the war. The description of women-run organizations for relief is a revealing model for how women from all states endeavored to support the war effort.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2000