"The story of American nurses serving in the Philippines when the Japanese attacked the islands on December 8, 1941."--Dust jacket.

"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,...

Traces the history of organized military nursing during wartime, from its beginnings during the Civil War to the recent conflict in Vietnam.

See the role of women in the Vietnam War as military personnel, volunteers, war correspondents, and protesters on the homefront.

When Mary Elizabeth Shellabarger -- known throughout her life as Bess -- passed away, she left three battered old suitcases filled with journals, photographs, and documents for her grandniece Alice. A note on top of the contents of one of the suitcases declared, "Alice Elizabeth Selch will write my memoirs." So, like any faithful grandniece, Alice did as instructed. The result is Three Scuffed Suitcases, a fascinating portrait of an indomitable pioneer...