Title
Civil War Hospital Sketches
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Before Her Wider Fame As The Author Of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott Achieved Recognition For Her Accounts Of Her Work As A Volunteer Nurse In An Army Hospital. Written During The Winter Of 186263, Her Lively Dispatches Appeared In The Newspaper Commonwealth, Where They Were Eagerly Read By Soldiers' Friends And Families. Then, As Now, These Chronicles Revealed The Desperate Realities Of Battlefield Medicine As Well As The Tentative First Steps Of Women In Military Service.Writing Under A Pseudonym, Alcott Recounted The Vicissitudes Of Her Twoday Journey From Her Home In Concord, Massachusetts, To Washington, D.C. A Fiery Baptism In The Practice Of Nursing Awaited Her At Washington Hospital, Where She Arrived Immediately After The Slaughter Of The Army Of The Potomac At The Battle Of Fredericksburg. Alcott'S Rapidly Paced Prose Graphically Depicts The Facts Of Hospital Life, Deftly Balancing Pathos With Gentle Humor. A Vivid And Truthful Portrait Of An Often Overlooked Aspect Of The Civil War, This Book Remains Among The Most Illuminating Reports Of The Era'S Medical Practices As Well As A Moving Testimonial To The War'S Human Cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' about? A: 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' is a collection of accounts by Louisa May Alcott, detailing her experiences as a volunteer nurse in an army hospital during the Civil War. The narratives highlight the harsh realities of battlefield medicine and the role of women in military service.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' is Louisa May Alcott, who is also known for her famous novel 'Little Women'.
- Q: When was 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' published? A: 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' was published on February 10, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' have? A: 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' contains 80 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' falls under the category of 'Abolition'.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Civil War Hospital Sketches' is noted as the 60312th edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Civil War Hospital Sketches'? A: The book explores themes of battlefield medicine, the human cost of war, and the evolving role of women in the military during the Civil War.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: The book's details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or images, focusing primarily on Alcott's written accounts.