Nonfiction book assignment kelsey gurick portfolio. I have witnessed traumatizing events, dying men, being shot, and i went behind enemy lines 11 separate times, all for my beloved country, yet im branded awol and equated to a coward. She again infiltrated the confederate lines as bridget o shea, an irish peddler woman. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy questions like who is bridget oshea in. Jan 01, 1988 behind rebel lines by seymour reit is an information packed book but also has a great story line. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy chapter 9. A runofthemill consultation with a stodgy country gent seems likely, but what ava finds instead is jesse warda devastatingly handsome, utterly. When emma was disguised as bridget oshea she met him and carried his wished to give his pocket watch to. Book 1 of this man trilogy young interior designer ava oshea has no idea what awaits her at the manor.
While in the army, working as a nurse, an opportunity arises for her alias, frederick thompson to cross rebel lines as a spy. Review of behind rebel lines by seymour reit when i first had this book assigned for school reading, i was wary of what it would be like. I served the union army valiantly and gave it my all for 4 entire years. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It looks like we dont have any biography for bridget o shea yet be the first to contribute. Sarah emma edmonds biography page american civil war. She did not want to return as cuff, so she went as a fat irish peddler woman with the name of bridget o shea. Reit, seymour, behind rebel lines, the incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy, gulliver books, a division of harcourt brace jovanovich, 1988. It looks like we dont have any biography for bridget oshea yet be the first to contribute. To what degree a young person needs to rebel varies widely.
In 1861, when war erupted between the states, president lincoln made an impassioned plea for volunteers. A woman who sometimes may not receive accolades for the aid she provides for the man, but nevertheless never fails to remain strong and rule with him. When emma was disguised as bridget oshea she met him and carried his wished to give his pocket watch to his major. The journey of her first alias led her into becoming a reliable spy for the union. She had a hotel, the black swan, to operate alone, since her sisterscatherine and alicehad both married the previous year. Her full name was sarah emma edmonds, but she used her middle name for most of her life. Luckily, on his second day behind rebel lines he was assigned a post as a confederate picket. She again infiltrated the confederate lines as bridget oshea, an irish peddler woman. Comparecontrast the book to the social studies textbook to determine if its fiction or nonfiction. Yes, not only did i have the guts to volunteer for a role most men refused, but i went behind rebel lines and skillfully acquired everything that i would be required to get for all the missions assigned. Behind rebel lines was a very interesting because it shows what war was like back then and showed what the consequences were. Bridget oshea, charles mayberry, a contraband, a kentucky butternut, and my personal favorite. Luckily, on his second day behind rebel lines he was assigned a post as a confederate picket and was able to escape back to the union camp. A master of disguise, edmonds exploits were described in the bestselling nurse and spy in the union army.
Jan 04, 2010 i am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romanticbut patriotism was the true secret of my success. She created new characters for herself on almost every mission the army sent her on, so that her old characters wouldnt be recognized by the rebel army. I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romanticbut patriotism was the true secret of my success. Once again she successfully gained admittance to the confederate campssold some of her wares and garnered as much information as she could. In 1992, she was inducted into the michigan womens hall of fame. Bridget oshea had sworn shed never fall in love again. Emma edmonds disguised as a guy to go in the war but she was also a spy on the union side also, which was very risky to do considering the consequences. Yes, not only did i have the guts to volunteer for a role most men refused, but i went behind rebel lines and skillfully acquired everything that i. So i want you to read it the book behind rebel lines talked about how the civil war could have many hardships.
This chart will assist you in identifying emmas characters throughout the novel. Reading this book was never boring but it was very exciting. He does this many times under the assumed identities of a contraband slave named cuff, a middle aged irish woman named bridget oshea. Civil war, was not even an americanthough she risked life and limb in the name of patriotism to serve the union cause for nearly two years as a. Considering it was a story about the civil war, i wondered if the author would use it as an excuse to preach what they believed about the war, but behind rebel lines is far from a political rant. A woman who sometimes may not receive accolades for the aid she provides for the man, but nevertheless never fails to. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. Bridget o shea had sworn shed never fall in love again. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, emma edmonds cropped her hair, donned mens clothing, and enlisted in the union army. What some people fail to realize is that, behind every great man, is a great woman. Sword emma was presented with a confederate sword that was taken from a lieutenant who surrendered after a battle. A runofthemill consultation with a stodgy country gent seems likely, but what ava finds instead is jesse warda devastatingly handsome, utterly confident, pleasureseeking playboy who knows no boundaries. Posing in turn as a slave, peddler, washerwoman, and fop, emma became a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death at every turn behind confederate.
Who are the main characters in behind rebel lines answers. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy and what is their. He does this many times under the assumed identities of a contraband slave named cuff, a middle aged irish woman named bridget o shea, and a confederate sympathizer named charles mayberry. To ask other readers questions about behind rebel lines, please sign up. It is a simple, easy book to read, but i wont be forgetting what i learned. Behind rebel lines is the book i read and it was amazing but it had its sad moments. View bridget osheas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Oct 20, 2012 book 1 of this man trilogy young interior designer ava o shea has no idea what awaits her at the manor. Behind rebel lines is one authors account of how the real emma edmonds story came to be. Her father had always wanted a son and took out his disappointment on his daughter. Sarah emma edmonds december 1841 september 5, 1898, was a canadian born woman who is known for serving as a man with the union army during the american civil war. It starts off with emma edmonds from canada in, 1860, who desperately wants to help her country and fight in the civil war for the union side.
See more ideas about reading, how are you feeling and books to read. Emma edmonds, the union armys crossdressing, crossracial. She also spied as a mammy, complete with dark color and bandanna. Edmonds was born on a farm in new brunswick, canada in 1841, to isaac edmonds, of scotland, and elizabeth leeper, of ireland. When she returns, she is rewarded with the horse she got from the confederate lines. Behind rebel lines by seymour reit is an information packed book but also has a great story line. Emma crossed the enemy lines as a black man named cuff, with her skin tainted with silver nitrate and head with a black minstrel wig. Emma edmonds was born on a farm in new brunswick, canada, in december 1841.
Sarah emma edmonds civil war wiki fandom powered by wikia. The lengths emma went to in order to keep her true identity a secret for years from either army. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Day 4 after todays reading, i have noticed a few facts that proves this book is nonfiction. Cuff emma edmonds private franklin thompson rebel lines mr. In 1992 she was inducted into the michigan womens hall of fame.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of behind rebel lines by seymour reit. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach behind rebel lines. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy reit, seymour on. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy. Published august 1st 2001 by hmh books for young readers first published. Sarah emma edmonds december 1841 september 5, 1898, was a canadianborn woman who is known for serving with the union army during the american civil war. About two months later, she once again was ordered to infiltrate the confederate lines. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Rare american civil war pictures show how females disguised themselves so they could go into battle. She had disguised herself as a black slave man to sneak behind confederate army lines without raising suspicion. Contentsshow biography sarah emma edmonds edmonds was born in magaguadavic, new brunswick, canada but left home after her mother and her verbally and physically abusive father attempted to force her to marry a man she. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover bridgets. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Oshea, north street, skibbereen, was announced a few. Brigid mary oshea daily vlogger living her best life created playlists. Contentsshow biography sarah emma edmonds had always. Southern soldiers were used to black slaves and never paid any attention to them. Cuff learned the size of the army, the weapons available and even discovered that they had quaker guns logs painted black so that from a distance they looked like cannons.
Some enlisted alongside their husbands as they couldnt bear to be. Read and rate tess dooleys writing contest entry here. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy seymour reit houghton mifflin harcourt, aug 5, 2014 young adult nonfiction 144 pages. But of course she is a woman, and they will never let a woman fight in the civil war. In his fascinating 1997 book, born to rebel, frank sulloway posits that laterborn children tend to rebel more than firstborns. Sarah emma edmonds, one of only about 400 women known to have served in the military during the u. Historical fiction carol martin about emma edmonds dates. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no. Civil war, was not even an americanthough she risked life and limb in the name of patriotism to serve the union cause for nearly two years as a soldier, nurse. Sarah emma edmonds december 1841september 5, 1898, was a canadianborn woman who is known for serving as a man with the union army during the american civil war. Contentsshow biography sarah emma edmonds edmonds was born in magaguadavic, new brunswick, canada but left home after her mother and her verbally and physically abusive father attempted to force her to marry a man she hated. Chestnut horse emma rode and was given to her after she completed her mission behind enemy lines as the matronly peddler bridget oshea.
Shed been hoping to sneak or bribe her way past one of the guards. In her memoir, unsexed, or the female soldier, sarah edmonds stated that her family was overprotective, making her feel sheltered but enslaved and she described her father as the. This book was nonfiction so all of the events really happened. The main character of behind rebel lines takes on many aliases throughout the novel. My hard work and dedication were immense, i took on various jobs throughout the four years. Edmonds, sarah emma, soldier nurse and spy, a womans adventures in the union army, northern illinois university press, 1999. Join facebook to connect with bridget shea and others you may know. She did not want to return as cuff, so she went as a fat irish peddler woman with the name of bridget oshea. Bridget oshea emma is going back behind rebel lines disguised as bridget oshea, a plump saleswoman that some how made her way to camp. Main characters of behind rebel lines are emma, franklin, cuff, bridget, im not sure about the black lady, and i cant remember what the others names are. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Sarah emma edmonds december 1841 september 5, 1898, was a canadian born woman who is known for serving as a man with the union army during the american. Reluctantspys weblog if pandora hadnt been curious, there.
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