Louisa On The Front Lines

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Seal Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781580058032

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Louisa on the Front Lines by Samantha Seiple Pdf

An eye-opening look at Little Women author Louisa May Alcott's time as a Civil War nurse, and the far-reaching implications her service had on her writing and her activism Louisa on the Frontlines is the first narrative nonfiction book focusing on the least-known aspect of Louisa May Alcott's career - her time spent as a nurse during the Civil War. Though her service was brief, the dramatic experience was one that she considered pivotal in helping her write the beloved classic Little Women. It also deeply affected her tenuous relationship with her father, and inspired her commitment to abolitionism. Through it all, she kept a journal and wrote letters to her family and friends. These letters were published in the newspaper, and her subsequent book, Hospital Sketches spotlighted the dire conditions of the military hospitals and the suffering endured by the wounded soldiers she cared for. To this day, her work is considered a pioneering account of military nursing. Alcott's time as an Army nurse in the Civil War helped her find her authentic voice--and cemented her foundational belief system. Louisa on the Frontlines reveals the emergence of this prominent feminist and abolitionist--a woman whose life and work has inspired millions and continues to do so today,

Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734064326

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Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott Pdf

Reproduction of the original: Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott

Author : John Matteson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780393077575

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Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father by John Matteson Pdf

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography Louisa May Alcott is known universally. Yet during Louisa's youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher and a friend of Emerson and Thoreau. He desired perfection, for the world and from his family. Louisa challenged him with her mercurial moods and yearnings for money and fame. The other prize she deeply coveted—her father's understanding—seemed hardest to win. This story of Bronson and Louisa's tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters.

Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : March family (Fictitious characters)
ISBN : ONB:+Z293578405

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Pdf

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545296540

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Ghosts in the Fog by Samantha Seiple Pdf

Presents an account of the World War II invasion of Alaska by the Japanese and is told from the viewpoints of American civilians who were captured on the Aleutian Islands.

Author : Kara Dixon Vuic
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674986381

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The Girls Next Door by Kara Dixon Vuic Pdf

To boost soldiers’ morale and remind them of the stakes of victory, the American military formalized a recreation program that sent respectable young women, along with famous entertainers, overseas. This history of the women who talked and listened, danced and sang, adds an intimate chapter to the story of war and its ties to life in peacetime.

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545457477

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Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion by Samantha Seiple Pdf

Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II--until now. GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand combat during the war. Complete with more than 80 photographs throughout and first person accounts of this extraordinary event, GHOSTS IN THE FOG is sure to become a must-read for anyone interested in World War II and a perfect tie-in for the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Author : Samantha Seiple,Todd Seiple
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822548607

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Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn by Samantha Seiple,Todd Seiple Pdf

Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545562775

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Byrd & Igloo: A Polar Adventure by Samantha Seiple Pdf

From the author of GHOSTS IN THE FOG comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs. BYRD & IGLOO will be the first narrative nonfiction book to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South Poles. The adventures of Byrd and Igloo opened the door for science and research in the Antarctic. Featuring direct quotes from letters, diaries and interviews, newspaper clippings, expedition records, maps, charts, as well as never-before-seen photos, it will give the complete story of the explorers' journey. Though rooted in history with evidence from many museums and research centers, Byrd & Igloo will be exciting in tone, making it accessible and interesting for young readers.

Author : Daneen Wardrop
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609383671

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Civil War Nurse Narratives, 1863-1870 by Daneen Wardrop Pdf

Louisa May Alcott's hospital sketches: a readership -- Georgeanna Woolsey's three weeks at Gettysburg: connecting links -- Julia Dunlap's notes of hospital life: women's rights, benevolence, and class -- Elvira Powers' hospital pencillings: travel, dissent, and cultural ties -- Anna Morris Holstein's three years in field hospitals of the Army of the Potomac: the dead-line -- Sophronia Bucklin's in hospital and camp: rank and file nursing -- Julia Wheelock's the boys in white: narrative construction

Author : Donald Pfanz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : United States
ISBN : 159416634X

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Clara Barton's Civil War by Donald Pfanz Pdf

Most of Clara Barton's biographers have accepted her statements at face value, but they stand on shaky ground, for Barton was a relentless self-promoter and often embellished her stories in an effort to enhance her accomplishments. Donal Pfanz revisits her claims, comparing the information in her speeches with contemporary documents, including Barton's own wartime diary and letters. In doing so, he provides the first balanced and accurate account of her wartime service--a service that in the end needed no exaggeration.

Author : Monica Sherwood
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316705325

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The Ice House by Monica Sherwood Pdf

With shades of When You Reach Me, The Thing About Jellyfish, and Bridge to Terabithia, and a big, timely climate hook at its core, here is a heartfelt middle grade debut about the inevitability of change that will resonate profoundly during these extraordinary times. Spring has arrived, and yet an unyielding winter freeze has left Louisa snowed into her apartment building for months with parents coping with extreme stress, a little brother struggling with cabin fever, and—awkwardly—her neighbor and former close friend, Luke. The new realities of this climate disaster have not only affected Louisa's family, but when Luke's dad has an ice-related accident and it's unclear if he'll recover, both families' lives are turned upside down. Desperate to find an escape from the grief plaguing their homes, Louisa and Luke build a massive snow fort in their yard. But their creation opens up an otherworldly window to what could lie ahead, and sets them on a mission: to restore the universe to its rightful order, so the ice will melt and life will return to "normal". With a deft combination of heartfelt prose and a touch of magic, Monica Sherwood's affecting debut novel is a relatable story of families grappling with—and emerging from—a different kind of quarantine.

Author : Samantha Seiple
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545709187

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Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure by Samantha Seiple Pdf

The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth. Death on the River of Doubt takes readers inside the thrilling journey that unfolds as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigate the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from blood-thirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seems that not everyone will make it out alive.Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying.With letters, diary entries, maps, photos, and more, Death on the River of Doubt is a comprehensive narrative nonfiction thriller and the first young adult book to tell this unbelievable tale.

Author : Jen Deaderick
Publisher : Seal Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781580058728

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She the People by Jen Deaderick Pdf

A sweeping, smart, and smart-ass graphic history of women's ongoing quest for equality In March 2017, Nevada surprised the rest of America by suddenly ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment--thirty-five years after the deadline had passed. Hey, better late than never, right? Then, lo and behold, a few months later, Illinois followed suit. Hurrah for the Land of Lincoln! That left the ERA just one state short of the congressional minimum for ratification. One state--and a legacy of shame--are what stand between American women and full equality. She the People takes on the campaign for change by offering a cheekily illustrated, sometimes sarcastic, and all-too-true account of women's evolving rights and citizenship. Divided into twelve historical periods between 1776 and today, journalist, historian, and activist Jen Deaderick takes readers on a walk down the ERA's rocky road to become part of our Constitution by highlighting changes in the legal status of women alongside the significant cultural and social influences of the time, so women's history is revealed as an integral part of U.S. history, and not a tangential sideline. Clever and dynamic, She the People is informative, entertaining, and a vital reminder that women still aren't fully accepted as equal citizens in America.

Author : Geraldine Brooks
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101079256

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March by Geraldine Brooks Pdf

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize--a powerful love story set against the backdrop of the Civil War, from the author of The Secret Chord. From Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, and crafted a story "filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man" (Sue Monk Kidd). With "pitch-perfect writing" (USA Today), Brooks follows March as he leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. A lushly written, wholly original tale steeped in the details of another time, March secures Geraldine Brooks's place as a renowned author of historical fiction.