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

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