Hospital Transports

Hospital Transports

Frederick Law Olmsted

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781436877343
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Hospital Transports: A Memoir Of The Embarkation Of The Sick And Wounded From The Peninsula Of Virginia In The Summer Of 1862 (1863) is a memoir written by Frederick Law Olmsted. The book describes the experiences of the author during the summer of 1862, when he served as the executive secretary of the United States Sanitary Commission. The commission was responsible for providing medical care and transportation for sick and wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the commission during the transportation of the sick and wounded soldiers from the battlefield to the hospitals. It describes the conditions of the hospitals and the difficulties faced by the medical staff in treating the soldiers. The book also highlights the efforts made by the commission to improve the conditions of the hospitals and to provide better care to the soldiers.The memoir is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the medical care and transportation of soldiers during the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or the history of medicine. The book is written in a clear and concise manner and is easy to read. It is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the medical staff who worked tirelessly to care for the sick and wounded soldiers during one of the most challenging times in American history.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.

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