Women of the Spanish-American war fighters, war correspondents, and activists Fighters, war correspondents, and activists Mullenbach, Cheryl creator author. text bibliography biography History. ctu 2022 monographic eng print vi, 255 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm "While it's mindboggling to fathom anyone labeling a war "splendid," a high-ranking American official used that term to describe the Spanish American War in 1898. If any slivers of splendor existed in the grim brutalities of war, they were frequently on display in the remarkable actions of brave women who nursed their fallen warriors, reported conditions on the battlefields, fought on behalf of fervently-held causes, and protested questionable actions of their governments. Today most Americans are aware of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. Even casual historians recall the chant "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!" The role of horses and mules in the war have sparked attention. And the exploits of several dogs have been documented. However, in the quest for shining examples of splendor, high motives, and magnificent intelligence and spirit during the Spanish American War, the accomplishments of some extraordinary individuals have been overlooked and deserve recognition. Women of The Spanish-American War brings to light their stories of relentless courage and selflessness"-- Not So Little, and Far from Splendid -- Nurses: Heroes in Skirts -- Fighters: "Wielding Her Machete Like the Devil" -- Activists: "A Trumpet Call to Us to Be Up and Doing" -- War Correspondents: "The Swish of Journalistic Petticoats" -- Sisterhoods of Support -- Women of the Arts Reflect the Times -- Secret Agents: "They Know the Value of Silence". Cheryl Mullenbach. Includes bibliographical references. n-us--- nwcu--- Spanish-American War, 1898 Women Nurses United States History 19th century Spanish-American War, 1898 Participation, Female Spanish-American War, 1898 Journalists Women journalists United States History 19th century Women revolutionaries Cuba History 19th century Guerre hispano-américaine, 1898 Femmes Infirmières États-Unis Histoire 19e siècle Guerre hispano-américaine, 1898 Participation des femmes Guerre hispano-américaine, 1898 Journalistes Femmes journalistes États-Unis Histoire 19e siècle Femmes révolutionnaires Cuba Histoire 19e siècle Journalists Nurses Women Women journalists Women revolutionaries Cuba United States Spanish-American War (1898) fast (OCoLC)fst01128682 1800-1899 fast E725.5.W7 M85 2022 973.8/95 Women of the Spanish-American war Mullenbach, Cheryl. Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2022] (DLC) 2022001930 9781493056484 1493056484 9781493056491 2022001929 pda,print DLC 220118 20250318212307.3 in00004587877 eng