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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... thing wanted by wounded men is something to drink ( with the sick , stimulants are the first thing ) . Fortunately we had plenty of lemons , ice , and sherry on board the Small , and these were available at once . Dr. Ware dis- covered ...
... thing wanted by wounded men is something to drink ( with the sick , stimulants are the first thing ) . Fortunately we had plenty of lemons , ice , and sherry on board the Small , and these were available at once . Dr. Ware dis- covered ...
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... thing had happened . Later on , three officers rode up on fine horses and one of them asked Tillie for a drink of ... things occurred without her being aware that they were happening , and she was too busy to ex- pend thought or emotion ...
... thing had happened . Later on , three officers rode up on fine horses and one of them asked Tillie for a drink of ... things occurred without her being aware that they were happening , and she was too busy to ex- pend thought or emotion ...
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... things at a table . So far as superintending the management of such things , I don't object , but it merely looks un- becoming for a lady to stand behind a table to sell things . Still , do as you please . " The great sensation of the ...
... things at a table . So far as superintending the management of such things , I don't object , but it merely looks un- becoming for a lady to stand behind a table to sell things . Still , do as you please . " The great sensation of the ...
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