Overview
Seymour Reit, the creator of Casper the friendly ghost, blends fact with fiction in this captivating tale about one woman who dared to go behind enemy lines as a spy for the Union Army.Canadian-born Emma Edmonds loved the thrill of adventure and chasing freedom, so in 1861 when the Civil War began, she enlisted in the Union Army.
With cropped hair and men’s clothing, Emma transformed herself into a peddler, slave, bookkeeper and more, seamlessly gathering information and safely escaping each time.
This fictionalized biography about the daring exploits of a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death for the sake of freedom, will inspire readers for generations to come.
The book, Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy (Great Episodes #29) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780152164270 in Paperback by Seymour Reit may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
08/01/2001
ISBN-10:
0152164278
ISBN-13:
9780152164270
Pages:
144
Publisher:
HarperCollins
