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The Woman in Battle: the adventures, exploits, and travels of Madame Loreta Juaneta Velasquez
Brochure advertising the publication of the book "The Woman in Battle" by Loreta Janeta Velazquez, who claims to have masqueraded as a male Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Includes highlights of the plot and testimonials. "Sold only by subscription. Agents wanted ... Madame L.J. Velasquez, agent for North and South Carolina. Headquarters, Raleigh, N.C." Includes an engraving of Velasquez as Lt. Harry Buford. Circa 1876.
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- https://repository.duke.edu/dc/broadsides/bdsnc031700
- Citation
- Cite
- Identifier
- 73666471q
- Collection
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Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
- Institution
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Duke University
- Date Issued
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circa 1876
- Genre
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Advertisements
Pamphlets
- Subject(s)
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Lieutenant Harry T. Buford
Loreta Juaneta Velasquez
- Places
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North Carolina
>
Wake County
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Raleigh Township
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Raleigh
- Topic(s)
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Military
Soldiers
Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Biography
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Female
- Resource Type
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Text
- Language
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English
- Rights
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