ISBN: 9780971459953 - Battlefield Angels: The Daughters of Charity Work as Civil War Nurses (16 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The country had only 600 trained nurses at the start of the Civil War. All were Catholic nuns. This is one of the best-kept secrets in our nation's history, Father William Barnaby Faherty once wrote. When the Civil War broke out, the Union and the Confederacy were prepared to fight, but they weren't prepared to care for the wounded that their fighting created. While many people volunteered to care for the soldiers, the only ones with any experience were Catholics sisters. Among the sisters, the most-experienced were the Daughters of Charity based in Emmitsburg, MD. When war broke out, they had already been caring for the sick for decades. However, the brutality of the war would test even their abilities as they ran hospitals, served on troop transports and provided care in battlefield hospitals and ambulances. They even had their own Central House occupied by armies from both sides of the war. The Daughters of Charity had such a high level of trust among the government officials that they were allowed in the early part of the war to move back and forth across the border between the two warring countries. Nor did they betray that trust as they served officers and soldiers, Union and Confederate, with the same level of care. With their wide, white cornettes looking almost like wings, the Daughters of Charity did resemble battlefield angels. The sight of those wing-like cornettes told soldiers that relief was on the way; someone who cared for them was coming.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The country had only 600 trained nurses at the start of the Civil War. All were Catholic nuns. This is one of the best-kept secrets in our nation's history, Father William Barnaby Faherty once wrote. When the Civil War broke out, the Union and the Confederacy were prepared to fight, but they weren't prepared to care for the wounded that their fighting created. While many people volunteered to care for the soldiers, the only ones with any experience were Catholics sisters. Among the sisters, the most-experienced were the Daughters of Charity based in Emmitsburg, MD. When war broke out, they had already been caring for the sick for decades. However, the brutality of the war would test even their abilities as they ran hospitals, served on troop transports and provided care in battlefield hospitals and ambulances. They even had their own Central House occupied by armies from both sides of the war. The Daughters of Charity had such a high level of trust among the government officials that they were allowed in the early part of the war to move back and forth across the border between the two warring countries. Nor did they betray that trust as they served officers and soldiers, Union and Confederate, with the same level of care. With their wide, white cornettes looking almost like wings, the Daughters of Charity did resemble battlefield angels. The sight of those wing-like cornettes told soldiers that relief was on the way; someone who cared for them was coming.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Condition: good. This book is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear and tear.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition First Printing. This work tells how the Catholic Sisters cared for the wounded during the Civil War. The book contains photographs, illustrations, appendices, and endnotes. Light shelfwear; otherwise, this copy is clean and solid. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, flat signed on the title page. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condition: Like New. Signed by author on title page. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Signed by Author.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Trade paperback. Signed by author on title-page. 230 pages. Appendices. Illustrated with vignette black and white photographs. First edition. A history of the role played by the Daughters of Charity, Catholic nuns who served as nurses to both sides during the war. No previous ownership marks. No spine crease. A clean, square, unmarked copy. Near fine Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 230 pages. 8.20x5.30x0.80 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.