Books about civil war medicine

Nurses, surgeons, and physicians rose to the challenge of healing a. Civil war medical books and civil war surgical sets. This essay series is written by mercy streets medical, historical and technical advisor, stanley b. The civil war came at a time when there were very few advancements in terms of medicine and the treatment of injuries and ailments. Medical and surgical care during the american civil war. Keith wilbur takes you on a detailed and fascinating tour. Civil war military surgical manuals and medical textbooks civil war medical books, civil war medicine a collection of medical textbooks based on the surgeon generals office library catalogue in 1840, 1864, and 1865 topics. Tompkinsmccaw library special collections and archives e621. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Civil war union surgical manuals and medical books. Publications from the national museum of civil war medicine. Notes on the surgery of the war in the crimea, the treatment of gunshot wounds, 1862, by george macleod, m. Previous work includes over twenty years of experience in historical archaeology and research, specializing in 17th, 18th and 19th century american sites. From civil war amputations to general civil war medicine, eventually all will be covered here.

Video, historian george wunderlich highlights the complexities and discusses the innovations in medical practices throughout the civil war. Approximately 115,000 disapproved pension applications submitted by soldiers. During the civil war, both sides were devastated by battle and disease. Good summary of basic information relating to civil war medicine. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Civil war medicine illustrated living history series. 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, doctorpatient interactions, and the role of women. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. This cinematic portrayal of civil war medicine reflects a wide belief that there was no anesthesia at that time. 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. 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. I had only one other book on civl war medicine and this one only added more to my civil war library. Amputation in the civil war south university of georgia press, 2015. The civil war mall a shopping site for civil war books.

Medical care during the civil war was rather primitive. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. 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. A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and medical books for the u.

The encyclopedia of civil war medicine 2012 excerpt and text search. This era is often referred to in a negative way as the middle ages of medicine in the united states. May 20, 20 these four books are examples of the types of medical books available to the public during the civil war period. The brutal reality of the war pushed doctors to a new level of medical and surgical knowledge. Consultations for american civil war surgical sets. Fourteen issues were released before the last issue was published in february 1865.

A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and medical books for the education of u. Medicine in the united states was woefully behind europe. 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. This quotation is widely attributed to union surgeon general william hammond, but without citation. This video is part of the american battlefield trusts in4 video series, which presents short videos on basic civil war topics.

This guide is focused on the topic of medicine during the civil war and a past national library of medicine display at the library. There are many civil war medicine pictures which show grizzly scenes. The service of african americans in defense of the union during the civil war required african american nurses, doctors and surgeons to heal those soldiers. The war is better known as the first mass killing of the 20th centurywith an estimated 10 million military deaths alone. Read museum publications from the national museum of civil war medicine. Medical books about civil war medicine and surgery. 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. Michael echols buys civil war medical books,surgery manuals, and surgical sets. I am the author, editor, or contributor to five books on the civil war, including lincolns labels 2008, years of change and suffering. There is a collection of civil war medical textbooks, surgeon information, bottles, books, and instruments. Indeed, it was said that the war occurred at the end of the medical middle ages. The author takes particular focus on the holistic approach that doctors had and the various medicines they used, many of which did nothing. From civil war amputations to general civil war medicine, eventually all will be covered. How world war i revolutionized medicine the atlantic.

In the nations capital, these brave healthcare workers created a medical infrastructure for african americans. Bollet has written a first rate book on the practice of military medicine in the civil war. Im looking for recommendations for books that discuss medical treatments during the civil war. Civil war medicine articles american battlefield trust. It really doesnt matter much which side, although medically speaking you were a little better off if you. Journal articles on the civil war medicine civil war. A copy of this text book is listed in the 1865 surgeon generals office library catalogue or the list of medical textbooks which were published during the civil war by the army medical department. Sep 09, 2019 guide to resources related to civil war medicine books related to the history of medicine. Aug 04, 2018 i am the author, editor, or contributor to five books on the civil war, including lincolns labels 2008, years of change and suffering. Harold ellis, emeritus professor of surgery university of london. These four books are examples of the types of medical books available to the public during the civil war period. The american civil war is the most read about era in our history, and among its most compelling aspects is the story of civil war medicine the staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflict. Modern perspectives on civil war medicine 2009, notre dame and the civil war 2010, galveston and the civil war.

Books civil war medicine research guides at virginia. The individual volumes include fort sumter to perryville. 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. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Gutheries commentaries on the surgery of war, notes on the surgery of the war in the crimea, the treatment of gunshot wounds, stromeyer on. Civil war medicine was nothing like you would expect to see in todays world. Guide to resources related to civil war medicine books related to the history of medicine. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. While it touches on political and social themes, the main thrust of the work is military history. Civil war medical books for the home american civil war.

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. Below are some of the records at nara where you may find medical information about soldiers. Articles on civil war medicine and surgery in this section are many articles dealing with the various subjects concerning civil war medicine and surgey during the civil war. Terry reimer is presently the director of research the national museum of civil war medicine in frederick, maryland. Michael echols buys civil war surgery books, manuals, and surgical sets. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this firstofits. 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. Medicine, in world war i, made major advances in several directions. Michael echols buys civil war medical and surgery books, manuals, and surgical sets. Generally, civil war doctors underwent two years of medical school, though some pursued more education. Principles and practice of modern surgery, lectures on the operations of surgery and on diseases and accidents. I bought this book to prepare for giving tours of a new civil war medical exhibit at a local museum.

The american civil war is the most read about era in our history, and among its most compelling aspects is the story of civil war medicine the staggering. Challenges and triumphs is the final word in the history of medicine in the civil war. Even some of the most basic lifesaving techniques, such as cpr, were not heard of or developed at that time. Civil war surgeons at petersburg library of congress during the 1860s, doctors had yet to develop bacteriology and were generally ignorant of the causes of disease.

Civil war surgery and the evolution of american medicine 2005 394 pp. Medical and surgical care during the american civil war, 1861. 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. Keith wilbur takes you on a detailed and fascinating tour through the medical history of this bloody and devastating war. Nurses, surgeons, and physicians rose to the challenge of healing a nation and advanced medicine into the modern age. List of essential manuals, medical, and surgical books. Bollet offers a well researched and well written monograph that explores the evolution of medicine throughout our most terrible national tragedy. Guide to resources related to civil war medicine information on nursing in the civil war. The center for civil war photography products books. Provides links to a variety of resources related to the medical aspects of the american civil war. A surgeons diary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Although previously known as a novelist, foote is most famous for this nonfictional narrative history. 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. Nurses and nursing civil war medicine research guides.

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. Listed below are civil war medical books or manuals that are or have been in our collection. Well written and detailed, this book is a must for any civil war medical enthusiast. The encyclopedia of civil war medicine by glenna r. Civil war surgeon information, medical officer swords, cdv images, descriptions and uses of antique surgical sets are discussed in detail. Books at tompkinsmccaw women doctors and nurses of the civil war by lesli j. Civil war medicine tells the story of assistant surgeon james fulton of the 143rd penn. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Civil war medicine research guides at virginia commonwealth university. Many misconceptions exist regarding the quality of care during the war. These books were used in civil war medicine and contributed greatly to the medical personnel during the war. Records of the department of veterans affairs, 1773 2007. A narrative 19581974 is a three volume, 2,968page, 1.

The borden institute was established in 1987 at walter reed army medical center in washington, dc, to foster and promote excellence in military academic medicine through the development and publication of military medical scholarship. He seems to be gloss over the surgery and amputation section rather quickly compared to other aspects of civil war era medicine. Donofrio, president of the society of civil war surgeons, inc. Schleider began to collect, buy, sell, trade, and restore other medical and scientific antiques. I bought this book at the pea ridge civil war battlefield near bentonville, arkansas, with the intent of using it as story material.