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  • File Size: 5423 KB
  • Print Length: 533 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; Reprint edition (September 2, 2014)
  • Publication Date: September 2, 2014
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  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00FOPM7L6
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1.0 out of 5 starsBad history
By James W. Durney VINE VOICE on July 28, 2014
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I looked forward to reading this book and wanted to like it.
The first problem occurred in the Introduction when the author talks about “Taps” being played in the 1861 army camps.
Taps will not exist for several months and will not be adopted as “official” until 1874.
I let this go, allowance being made for effect and establishing a mood.

The author’s idea of an overall plan for August 1861 just is not realistic.
Coordination of offensives will not occur until the spring of 1864.
At this time, the best plan was for Johnston to be held in the Shenandoah Valley.

The next problem is her stating the CSA waved Union Flags at First Bull Run.
Blue & Gray had not been standardized and both sides wore blue and gray uniforms.
Some of Johnston’s troops, in blue uniforms, caused some Union regiments to hold their fire making a contribution to them breaking.

I stopped reading when the author catalogued a series of Confederate atrocities during and after the battle.
She has men playing ball with severed heads, cutting off noses, ears and testicles for souvenirs.
Using dead Union soldiers for target practice and carving “Yankee shin-bones” into drum sticks.

Since the book is not properly foot-noted, we do not have her source for this.
In what passes for notes, she references the Times and Herald as sources.
In the next sentence, she admits newspapers tended to embellish stories of atrocities.
She fails to admit that no respected Civil War author accepts these stories as fact.
In stating them as fact, she is either a poor historian or dishonest, in either case I do not want to waste my time reading this book.

The major problem is that, she writes well and with authority.
People will accept what she says as fact.
While readable, the book is not close to history and contains many very basic errors.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLiar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: A Good Read
By KATHI on June 27, 2014
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Like most Civil War buffs, I read every new book that comes out on the subject, whether to confirm/contradict what I already know or to learn new information to add to my mental database. Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War does both. The author, Karen Abbott, has selected four women whose lives are chronicled in the book - two from each side of the conflict - who served during the war in some capacity, mainly as spies. The book will be for sale on Amazon this September.

I am familiar with all four women, to a lesser or greater degree. Surely the most infamous female spies of the war were those supporting the Southern cause: Rose O'Neal Greenhow, a Washington Socialite who coaxed many northern politicians into divulging secrets, and Belle Boyd, a small town girl from Martinsburg, Virginia (later West Virginia) who through sheer moxy served as a courier by carrying intelligence to her hero Stonewall Jackson. They were certainly the most colorful and flamboyant of all who served. The two women supporting the north were Elizabeth Van Lew and Emma Edmonds. While Greenhow's and Boyd's names were splashed across newspapers of the time, celebrating (or condemning) their accomplishments, Van Lew and Edmonds by necessity served in silence. Van Lew lived in Richmond yet remained loyal to the Union. Her efforts at assisting Yankee soldiers escaping from Confederate prisons and runaway slaves from their masters were no small feat during war time. Her neighbors as well as the government suspected, but were never able to catch her in the act. And finally, Emma Edmonds, who passed herself off as a man and served the north as a soldier/spy in some of the bloodiest battles of the war.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsOverall this is a fast paced book that portrays a side only told in academia in a fun and readable manner
By Lehigh History Student VINE VOICE on July 26, 2014
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Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy follows four women’s efforts to help their respective sides during the course of the Civil War and fight alongside men breaking gender norms of the time. The women Belle Boyd, Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew and Emma Edmonds each have a unique story and the author keeps a fast pace making this book a page turner.
Belle Boyd was living in what is now West Virginia and a supporter of the south when Union soldiers came into the town to occupy. Upon entering the house Boyd shot a Union solider and earned notoriety for it. She continued her work as a courier for the confederates and serving her idol General Stonewall Jackson. After being arrested and sent to prison in the north where she continued her strong acts of defiance shew as finally exchanged on parole and told to stay out of the North. Acting as an overseas courier she was stopped on a ship and detained by the navy where she charmed one captain into marrying her. Boyd is a southern hero who craved fame above all else and was a true believer in the cause especially wanting to follow her idol Stonewall.
Rose O’Neal Greenhow was a socialite in Washington DC who was a strong supporter of the Southern Cause. She charmed top military leaders and senators to gleam information and send them to her friend Beaugrard. She was credited by confederate authorities for providing the key information in allowing First Manassas to be a victory. Greenhow was arrested by the north and became one of the first women detained during the war along with her daughter. After she was exchanged she was a celebrity in the south and was sent on a diplomatic mission to England and France to try and win support for the cause there.Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat price for a great book

I purchased this book for a friend of mine and they said it was a great book. I am happy I was able to find it at such a great price.

Published 6 days ago by sxecop
5.0 out of 5 starsFun non fiction read!

I am a history fan and loved this book. The stories really draw you in. It does jump around a lot but I really enjoyed it.

Published 10 days ago by Mom of 2 under 2
4.0 out of 5 starsAmazing historical novel

Amazing historical novel. So much information not previously shared in school books and other history books. At least half of the book is made up of references. Read more

Published 10 days ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great historical book about women in the Civil War.

Published 18 days ago by Albert Aquila
5.0 out of 5 starsExciting, Interesting, great book!

I love historical novels, especially the Civil War years. I found it interesting to read of the lengths the women would go to in order to serve the country of their choice. Read more

Published 21 days ago by Poundhoundmom in PA
5.0 out of 5 starsamazing, well written

Exciting, amazing, well written. Stories of 4 women who were brave, colorful, and beyond any fictional characters.

Published 21 days ago by Lopi
3.0 out of 5 starsThorough retelling

I thought it was very interesting. However, the pacing was a bit slow for me. I loved the amount of source material this was based off of.

Published 25 days ago by A. Hastings
5.0 out of 5 starsHistory Featuring Women

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy was a wonderful, pro-women book.Abbott manages to not only cover each woman’s story, but also the events of the Civil War. It was at times, tiring. Read more

Published 26 days ago by Kirsten
5.0 out of 5 starsWell Written And Very Informative

I enjoyed this book very much. This book was a book club selection and that is why I read it. I had never heard of Karen Abbott. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Francis C. Donnelly
5.0 out of 5 starsA must read....

Excellent Book! A must read for all who want a unique look at the Civil War. Much more interesting that your High School History Class!

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