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Mary Bowser, an African American woman, becomes a housemaid in the Richmond residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis as part of a covert plan to transmit critical information to the Union. Through her service in the heart of the Confederacy, Bowser demonstrates courage and strategic acumen, playing a pivotal role in the Union’s wartime espionage efforts. This account explores her daring contributions and the broader context of Civil War spy networks.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Enigma Alberti
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