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 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

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 12/15/2015
ISBN: 9780811716727
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d