Belle Boyd: Siren of the South

Belle Boyd: Siren of the South

At age 17 Belle Boyd shot and killed a Union soldier; at age 19 she was in a Union prison, a Confederate spy who got caught. A spunky West Virginia girl full of charm and with a zest for adventure, Belle worked among the highest-ranking officers and lowliest foot soldiers of the Civil War with an indomitable spirit that defied Union authority.As a spy Belle Boyd was amateurish, yet she managed to confuse Union officers and convey useful information to Southern military leaders. Southern newspapers dubbed her Joan of Arc of the South, Siren of the Shenandoah, and Cleopatra of the Secession, while Northern reporters referred to her as camp follower, the most overrated spy, and insincere courtesan. French newspapers, meanwhile, reported the exploits of La Belle Rebelle.Like many historical figures, Belle Boyd may appear in retrospect larger than life, but in this delightful biography her life is portrayed within the limits of its actual dimensions.

Country	USA
Author	Ruth Scarborough
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Mercer University Press
EAN	9780865545557
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0865545553
Label	Mercer University Press
Manufacturer	Mercer University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	240
PublicationDate	1997-06-01
Publisher	Mercer University Press
Studio	Mercer University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00