The Women and the Crisis: Women of the North in the Civil WarMcDowell, Obolensky, 1959 - 389 páginas Chronicles the changes which came about through the dedicated work of Northern women during the Civil War regarding the responsibility for treatment of the wounded. Their efforts laid the groundwork for modern organized charity work, the Red Cross, and what could be considered military nursing. Biographies are included of notable women who dedicated themselves to caring for the wounded and changing government policy. |
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... arrived at White House to take command . He was perhaps the most able medical administrator the war produced . He had need to be , for he inherited chaos . Medical supplies were almost used up , ambulances and other equipment were in ...
... arrived at White House to take command . He was perhaps the most able medical administrator the war produced . He had need to be , for he inherited chaos . Medical supplies were almost used up , ambulances and other equipment were in ...
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... arrived and the surgeons were dressing wounds with corn husks . Clara's arms were filled with lint and bandages . " With what joy , " she said , " I laid my precious burden down among them . " She worked all that day cooking , dressing ...
... arrived and the surgeons were dressing wounds with corn husks . Clara's arms were filled with lint and bandages . " With what joy , " she said , " I laid my precious burden down among them . " She worked all that day cooking , dressing ...
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... arrived before Washington . General Wright ( Union ) arrived at Washington the same day . The 19th corps under Major - General Emory also arrived at Wash- ington . Early began his retreat , Wright following . Army of the Potomac moved ...
... arrived before Washington . General Wright ( Union ) arrived at Washington the same day . The 19th corps under Major - General Emory also arrived at Wash- ington . Early began his retreat , Wright following . Army of the Potomac moved ...
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