Quote of the day
He had that nameless charm, with a strong magnetism which can only be called "It", and cats – as well as women – always knew when he came into the room.
Sarah Emma Edmonds
Born: December, 1841
Died: September 5, 1898 (aged 56)
Bio: Sarah Emma Edmonds, was a Canadian-born woman who is known for serving as a man with the Union Army during the American Civil War. A purported master of disguise, Edmonds exploits were described in the bestselling Nurse, Soldier, and Spy.
Known for:
- Nurse and spy in the Union Army (1864)