Bleeding Blue And Gray

Download or read book Bleeding Blue and Gray written by Ira M. Rutkow and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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