Mary Edwards Walker: The Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
From the Series Fearless Female Soldiers, Explorers, and Aviators
A doctor in a time when female physicians were rare, Mary Edwards Walker volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War. An alleged spy, prisoner of war, activist and groundbreaker, Walker made an impact in the military and beyond. This book explores the life and times of one of America's fascinating historical figures and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.