{"product_id":"a-practical-treatise-on-military-frank-hastings-hamilton-9781436935654","title":"A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery (1861)","description":"\"\"A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery\"\" is a book written by Frank Hastings Hamilton in 1861. This book is a comprehensive guide to the surgical practices and techniques used during the American Civil War. It covers a wide range of topics related to military surgery, including gunshot wounds, amputations, fractures, and other injuries commonly seen on the battlefield.The book begins with an overview of the principles of military surgery, including the importance of prompt treatment and the use of anesthesia. It then goes on to discuss specific types of wounds and injuries, providing detailed instructions on how to diagnose and treat each one.Throughout the book, Hamilton emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in preventing infection and promoting healing. He also discusses the use of various surgical instruments and techniques, including the use of tourniquets and the proper methods for amputating limbs.Overall, \"\"A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery\"\" provides a valuable historical perspective on the medical practices of the Civil War era, as well as practical guidance for modern-day surgeons and medical professionals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Hastings Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436935652\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436935654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Frank Hastings Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113537417471,"sku":"9781436935654","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a3c8bddb-b205-457f-b0dd-817bd50a14f2.jpg?v=1769615669","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-practical-treatise-on-military-frank-hastings-hamilton-9781436935654","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}