Mary Rhodes Waring Henagan

About the Author

Mary Rhodes Waring Henagan is a distinguished historian and author whose works illuminate the often-overlooked human dimensions of the American Civil War. Drawing from primary sources and personal narratives, she crafts compelling accounts that bring to life the experiences of those on the periphery of the battlefield. Her book, The Unarmed Witness: 30 Accounts of Civil War Behind the Lines, compiles poignant stories including A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, Hospital Sketches, The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy, and Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, offering readers a vivid tapestry of courage, resilience, and the profound impacts of war on civilians, nurses, soldiers, and abolitionists. Through meticulous research and empathetic storytelling, Henagan bridges the past and present, inviting contemporary audiences to reflect on the enduring legacies of conflict and humanity.