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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 soldiers

Details efforts by doctors, nurses, politicians, and others to improve care

Highlights the work of volunteers like Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott

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

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

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