Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine by Rutkow, Ira

Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780811716727)

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Format: Paperback
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Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine by Rutkow, Ira

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

$22.95
Bleeding Blue and Gray: Civil War Surgery and the Evolution of American Medicine by Rutkow, Ira

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

$22.95
Format: Paperback
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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."--KirkusThis 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

Author: Ira Rutkow
ISBN-10: 0811716724
ISBN-13: 9780811716727
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2015
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
By Ira Rutkow
By Ira Rutkow
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Ira M. Rutkow, a medical historian and retired surgeon, holds a doctorate in public health in addition to his medical degree. His other books include Seeking the Cure: A History of Medicine in America (978-1-4165-3841-7), James A. Garfield (978-0-8050-6950-1), and the New York Times Notable Book Surgery: An Illustrated History (978-0-8016-6078-8). He lives in New York City and the Hudson Valley.

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