Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison: (Volumes I & II)

by Belle Boyd

Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison (Volumes I & II) With an Introduction BY A FRIEND OF THE SOUTH. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOLUMES. I & II

Genres: Civil War, History, Nonfiction, Memoir

262 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

About the author

Isabella Maria Boyd, best known as Belle Boyd (or as Cleopatra of the Secession or Siren of the Shenandoah, was a Confederate spy in the American Civil War. She operated from her father's hotel in Front Royal, Virginia, and provided valuable information to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in 1862.

Reviews

[Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating first-hand account of the American Civil War by a pretty extraordinary woman. Reads more like a diary than a memoir.
The foreword and introduction are excellent but are too detailed before reading Boyd's words. Most of the introduction content would be more easily understandable after having read the memoir.

[Ashley Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a brave woman! Her and her husband were both held in prison as rebels for many months. Belle Boyd was controversial at the time during the civil. She was seen as a rebel, but others saw her as a hero, same with her husband. Those two should be given more credit for their bravery and dealing with Yankees. If anyone enjoys America’s civil war, I recommend to get this book and read it. Thank you!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Belle Boyd is definatly one of my new hero's. She endured prison,for her country.It was the ultimate show of commitment she had for what she belived in.I will be recommending this book to all.