| Edition |
First paperback edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 284 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-273) and index. |
| Contents |
"It was like the days when there was no king in Israel" -- "The people of this state have been bled long enough" -- "It is a good big work I have in hand" -- "He is our man" -- "The horror of war can never be known but on the field" -- "We get lousy! And dirty" -- "In heaven's name let it be done" -- "The profession of medicine has hitherto grievously failed" -- "There were none for whom it was impossible to provide". |
| Summary |
"This landmark history charts the practice and progress of American medicine during the Civil War and retells the story of the war through the care given the wounded. Re-creates the often grisly experiences of wounded and sick Civil War soldiers; Details efforts by doctors, nurses, politicians, and others to improve care; Highlights the work of volunteers like Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott."--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care.
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Medicine, Military -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Medicine, Military -- Confederate States of America -- History.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Health aspects.
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| ISBN |
9780811716727 |
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0811716724 |
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