Medicine in the civil war books and authors

The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. To ask other readers questions about civil war medicine, please sign up. Sears, the author of several splendid civil war books, conveys all the human drama of the battle, skillfully shifting from generals to. May 28, 2019 this guide is focused on the topic of medicine during the civil war and a past national library of medicine display at the library. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, the. The encyclopedia of civil war medicine 2012 excerpt and text search. So many other authors write extensively about the subject as if their work is to be the textbook for university studies. Knowing my great interest in the us civil war and civil war medicine i was given this book by my brother and thought it just another title to add to the stack i already had on the subject. Civil war surgeon set the standard for battlefield medicine npr. Even some of the most basic lifesaving techniques, such as cpr, were not heard of or developed at that time. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the. Civil war from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Freemon, a practicing physician, holds a doctorate in history and is a veteran of the u. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links.

Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Challenges and triumphs, will go a long way towards correcting some of these myths. He is the author of microbes and minie balls, an annotated bibliography of civil war medicine. The destruction of slavery in the united states, 18611865. A complete list of authors may also be found below. Civil war medical books and civil war surgical sets. Civil war snake oil part ii civil war medicine and. We are constantly looking for and adding new authors.

Civil war medicine was nothing like you would expect to see in todays world. A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865. While some authors can expend a full chapter on the set up of a field hospital, dr. A brief prolog and epilog complement a virtual daybyday collection of short excerpts or paraphrases from original sources.

Containing all medical and surgical information concerning the war and illustrated with fine engravings and photos. The civil war came at a time when there were very few advancements in terms of medicine and the treatment of injuries and ailments. Political events from the decades leading up to the war, and expansion topics like the texas revolution or u. The site contains over nine thousand photos and nine hundred pages of articles on civil war medicine, surgical, and medical antiques. Challenges and triumphs is wellorganized, approachable to the non civil war history buff or those lacking in a medical background, addresses both confederate as well as union history a standard failing in many civil war works, and dispells many myths about the standards of civil. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Bollet has written a first rate book on the practice of military medicine in the civil war.

The american civil war medical and surgical antiques site offers authentic medical and surgical antiques for sale. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. The civil war was the first modern war and resulted in the highest number of us casualties per capita of any of our wars as 620000 men perished, including 360000 in the north and 260 000 in the south. List of books and articles about history of military medicine online. Unlike the union army, which contracted for surgical and medical publication during the civil war, the confederate states army did not contract for publication of medical or surgical books. Army medical department and as listed in the surgeon generals office library catalogues of 186465. Journal articles on the civil war medicine civil war. Bollet offers a well researched and well written monograph that explores the evolution of medicine throughout our most terrible national tragedy.

There is a collection of civil war medical textbooks, surgeon information, bottles, books, and instruments. This is a broad library containing novels like the red badge of courage and uncle toms cabin, civil war stories by ambrose pierce, ppems from julia ward howe and emily dickison, and historical documents including the emancipation proclamation, and. The strength of civil war medicine is the interdisciplinary approach that bollet utilizes. Popular literature during the civil war encyclopedia virginia. The author, with his profound experience as a physician, gives an excellent account of the. In a number of cases, we extrapolated some of the best books written by his favorite historians. Michael echols buys antique surgical books by dunglison. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, the encyclopedia of civil war medicine covers both traditional historical subjects and medical details. Drew wagenhoffer at civil war books and authors runs one of the best blogs ive seen. The encyclopedia of civil war medicine and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

Lecture cards for jefferson medical college are wanted. Being in the midst of the 150th anniversary of the civil war one should not find it remarkable to see a surge in books about the civil war. Medical textbooks, civil war medical books, antique medical books, and rare medical books which were used during the civil war by surgeons both in the union and confederate armies. The rise and fall of the confederate government abridged for the modern reader, with added preface. Civil war medicine civil war academy civil war academy. I had only one other book on civl war medicine and this one only added more to my civil war library.

Hundreds of illustrations, combined with wellresearched and engaging text, tell the tale of the challenges presented to physicians with each new battle and the oftenheroic ways those challenges were met. We have collectors, lecturers, historians, researchers, museum personnel, as well as reenactors as active members. Some of our honorary life members are prominent authors, historians, and direct descendants of civil war personalities. However, i needed only a good dusting in the general basics of civil war time medicine, not a dust storm. Modern perspectives on civil war medicine 2009, notre dame and the civil war 2010, galveston and the civil war 2012, and a chapter in civil war america. I am a nurse and id like to get a better grasp of diseases and disorders that are spoken about in historical accounts i am reading. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Six ways the civil war changed american medicine science.

Six ways the civil war changed american medicine 150 years ago, the historic conflict forced doctors to get creative and to reframe the way they thought about medicine a ward in carver hospital in. Sep 09, 2015 im looking for recommendations for books that discuss medical treatments during the civil war. How the hospital train transformed army medicine by hawk, alan civil war. Smith, hamilton, blackman, and tripler, are some of the surgeons who were assigned the responsibility of selecting the. It has been said that the american civil war was the first modern war in terms of technology and lethality of weapons, but that it was simultaneously fought at the end of the medical middle ages. Led by jefferson davis, the confederacy fought for its independence from the united states. A daybyday chronicle of the life of a nation sterling, 1992, presents a similar overview of the war s medical history.

Civil war medical books, civil war medicine a collection of medical text books based on the surgeon generals office library catalogue in 1840, 1864, and 1865 topics. Many germans in missouri were antislavery stalwarts of the republican party in a state where sla. The best historians and books according to james mcpherson. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. We have a variety or authors specializing in many areas of civil war history. Listed below are civil war medical books or manuals that are or have been in our collection. The museum is a very busy place, so i became a member to keep up with new programs, tours, outreaches, etc. Civil war medicine illustrated living history series.

Civil war surgeons, medical colleges, medical authors, military medical publications, medical textbooks, books. The medicine practiced in virginia by the union and confederate armies during the american civil war 18611865 was state of the art for its day and an important factor in the ability of both governments to raise and maintain armies in the field. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this firstofits kind encyclopedia will help all civil war enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga. With this beautifully illustrated photographic history, the acclaimed author of civil war medicine. Books civil war medicine research guides at virginia. Medical care during the civil war was rather primitive. Institute of medicine us committee on health effects associated with exposures during the gulf war. Challenges and triumphs has taken his expertise one step further and illuminated this history in images.

Jun 17, 2015 six ways the civil war changed american medicine 150 years ago, the historic conflict forced doctors to get creative and to reframe the way they thought about medicine a ward in carver hospital in. Civil war book list by the new york times far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. A shopping mall for civil war collectors and dealers offering civil war books, civil war ephemera, civil war artifacts, civil war photographs, civil war prints, civil war memorabilia and other civil war collectibles. Business computer education law medicine psychology reference science. I am the author, editor, or contributor to five books on the civil war, including lincolns labels 2008, years of change and suffering. These books were used in civil war medicine and contributed greatly to the medical personnel during the war. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. Awardwinning picture book author tony johnston presents the poignant story of a loving mexicanamerican family in east l. Students will gain a better understanding of medical techniques used during the civil war. Army medical and hospital department, civil war medicine text books as specified by the u. Civil war surgery and the evolution of american medicine 2005 394 pp. I bought this book at the pea ridge civil war battlefield near bentonville.

Keith wilbur takes you on a detailed and fascinating tour through the medical history of this bloody and devastating war. The civil war officially began with the firing on fort sumter on april 12, 1861, but for some german immigrants it had begun months earlier. Students will be able to identify facts and myths regarding civil war medical. Challenges and triumphs is the final word in the history of medicine in the civil war. However, the society is open to anyone, not just reenactors, interested in any aspect of civil war era medicine. Discover librarianselected research resources on history of military medicine. This medical and surgical history of the war of the rebellion is an exhaustive work on civil war medicine. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. There are certainly other books from these authors that are also outstanding. This is the fifth installment of the immigrants civil war. Students will identify the ways authors use history to inform their writing.

Civil war medical books is a site dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of medical and surgical manuals used in the civil war, especially those marked. The civil war mall a shopping site for civil war books. Civil war medical books is a site dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of medical and surgical manuals used in the civil war, especially those marked u. With the formation of the confederacy at the beginning of the american civil war 18611865, the southern literary establishment foresaw the dawning of a new literature.

Index of civil war medical book authors in echols collection. Civil war is a 20062007 marvel comics crossover storyline consisting of a sevenissue limited series of the same name written by mark millar and penciled by steve mcniven, and various other tiein books published by marvel at the time. There are many civil war medicine pictures which show grizzly scenes. This in mind, as far and away the bestknown overview of the civil war for nearly 30 years, mcphersons pulitzerwinning book has been used in untold classrooms to introduce americans to their national bloodletting. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. The history of medicine therefore touches on a lot more than the facts of. The brutal reality of the war pushed doctors to a new level of medical and surgical knowledge.

The novel is exceptionally wellresearched and the author gets many details about civil war medicine right. Brintons brandy ticket holders will be treated to an exclusive tour of the national museum of civil war medicine before picking up their reserved bottle. Michael echols buys antique surgical books by samuel gross, especially those published during the civil war. It really doesnt matter much which side, although medically speaking you were a little better off if you. The author takes particular focus on the holistic approach that doctors had and the various. The hover over on the scroll down list on the main page offers a complete listing of our authors. The story of civil war medicine the staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflictis one of the most compelling aspects of the war. Challenges and triumphs is wellorganized, approachable to the noncivil war history buff or those lacking in a medical background, addresses both confederate as well as union history a standard failing in many civil war works, and dispells many myths about the standards of civil war medical practices. Over the course of the war in the book, we get a glimpse into midwifery, the complications of childbirth, the exclusion of women from medical schools, amputations, anesthesia, disease, nurses, hospital conditions, battlefield surgery, and. Discover librarianselected research resources on nurses in the u. The medical and surgical history of the war of the rebellion. Amputation in the civil war south university of georgia press, 2015.