H. Donald Winkler is a professional journalist, historian, and retired university public-affairs executive. The recipient of 84 national awards, In 1991 he was cited by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for "professional endeavors that have strengthened the entire fabric of American education."

The clever, devious, daring women who helped turn the tides of the Civil War

During America's most divisive war, both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world's second-oldest profession-spying-a profession perilous in the extreme. The tales of female spies are filled with suspense, bravery, treachery, and trickery. They took enormous risks and achieved remarkable results-often in ways men could not do. These are the bold, untold stories of women shaping our very nation. Stepping out of line and into battle, these women faced clandestine missions, treason, and death, all because of their passionate commitment to their cause.

These are the unknown Civil War stories you need to hear.

As stated on the grave marker of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew:

"She risked everything that is dear to man-friends, fortune, comfort, health, life itself."

Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

1. Rebel Queen of Washington Spies: Rose Greenhow 1

2. Vanished without a Trace: Sarah Slater 29

3. "Singing as Sweetly as Ever": Olivia Floyd 39

4. Grant's Most Valuable Richmond Spy: Elizabeth Van Lew 51

5. The Spy Who Saved Ships: Elizabeth Baker 89

6. Double Trouble Sister Act: Ginnie and Lottie Moon 95

7. The Perils of Pauline: Pauline Cushman 111

8. The Heroine of Winchester: Rebecca Wright 135

9. A Glorious Consummation: Harriet Tubman 143

10. A Teenage Terrorist: Nancy Hart 159

11. "No Sacrifice Too Great": Antonia Ford and Laura Ratcliffe 169

12. Mosby's Merry Christmas: Roberta Pollock 195

13. A Secesh Cleopatra: Belle Boyd 201

14. The Clever Masquerader: Emma Edmonds 227

15. Trapped in a Sting Operation: Clara Judd 247

16. Sarah's Deadly Revenge: Sarah Lane Thompson 253

17. Hired to Find Herself: Loreta Velazquez 259

18. Beyond the Call of Duty: More Heroines 287

19. Did She Die for Their Sins?: Mary Surratt 299

Selected Sources 309

Index 319

About the Author 335