Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary

Name: Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary
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Book Synopsis: In this never before published diary, 29-year-old surgeon James Fulton transports readers into the harsh and deadly conditions of the Civil War as he struggles to save the lives of the patients under his care. Fulton joined a Union army volunteer regiment in 1862, only a year into the Civil War, and immediately began chronicling his experiences in a pocket diary. Despite his capture by the Confederate Army at Gettysburg and the confiscation of his medical tools, Fulton was able to keep his diary with him at all times. He provides a detailed account of the next two years, including his experiences treating the wounded and diseased during some of the most critical campaigns of the Civil War and his relationships with soldiers, their commanders, civilians, other health-care workers, and the opposing Confederate army. The diary also includes his notes on recipes for medical ailments from sore throats to syphilis.

In addition to Fulton's diary, editor Robert D. Hicks and experts in Civil War medicine provide context and additional information on the practice and development of medicine during the Civil War, including the technology and methods available at the time, the organization of military medicine, doctor-patient interactions, and the role of women as caregivers and relief workers.

Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary provides a compelling new account of the lives of soldiers during the Civil War and a doctor's experience of one of the worst health crises ever faced by the United States.

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Step back in time and experience the brutal reality of the Civil War with Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary. Delve into the gripping diary of James Fulton, a courageous surgeon who risked his life to save others on the front lines. Through his detailed accounts, witness the horrors of war and the incredible determination of those who fought to survive.

From the bloody battlefields to the makeshift hospitals, Fulton's diary chronicles the extraordinary challenges faced by medical professionals during the Civil War. Discover the ingenuity and skill required to treat the wounded and diseased under unimaginable conditions. Gain a new appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who dedicated themselves to providing care amidst the chaos of war.

In Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary, you will also find an invaluable resource for understanding medical practices of the time. Editor Robert D. Hicks and expert contributors shed light on the development of medicine during the Civil War, covering topics such as available technologies, doctor-patient interactions, and the indispensable role played by women as caregivers and relief workers.

Don't miss out on this compelling new account of the lives of soldiers and the challenges faced by medical practitioners during one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of Civil War Medicine: A Surgeon's Diary and gain a deeper understanding of this crucial aspect of the Civil War era.

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