Her previous owner taught several of the slaves to read, only so they could read to her. While Georgy's family is working for the cause, Jemma is one of the slaves on the Peeler Plantation, growing tobacco. The family are staunch abolitionists, and Georgy's sisters support the Union through various efforts, including gathering and distributing donations for the troops. Over the first year of the war, she finishes her training and works alongside her sister, Eliza. Strong and independent, Georgy is among the first to volunteer as a nurse when the Civil War breaks out. Georgy Woolsey is one of seven sisters of the Woolsey family, led by the matriarch Mrs. Penguin Random House, New York, NY, 2021. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide: Kelly, Martha Hall.
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