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

By Ira M. Rutkow

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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 soldiersDetails efforts by doctors, nurses, politicians, and others to improve careHighlights the work of volunteers like Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0811716724

ISBN13:9780811716727

Release Date:December 2015

Publisher:Stackpole Books

Length:320 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

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