Ira M. Rutkow0.0 A gritty, compelling story well told.--Publishers Weekly"Great storytelling that both Civil War buffs and fans of medical history will surely relish."--KirkusThis 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
