Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine;
Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine

A gritty, compelling story well told.--Publishers Weekly

"Great storytelling that both Civil War buffs and fans of medical history will surely relish."--Kirkus

This landmark history charts the practic...

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A gritty, compelling story well told.--Publishers Weekly

"Great storytelling that both Civil War buffs and fans of medical history will surely relish."--Kirkus

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

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