My Story of the War

My Story of the War
Author: Mary Ashton Livermore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 718
Release: 1889
Genre: Flags
ISBN:

Anecdotes, pathetic incidents, and thrilling reminiscences portraying the lights and shadows of hospital life and the sanitary service of the war.

Patriotic Toil

Patriotic Toil
Author: Jeanie Attie
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801422249

During the Civil War, the United States Sanitary Commission attempted to replace female charity networks and traditions of voluntarism with a centralized organization that would ensure women's support for the war effort served an elite, liberal vision of nationhood. Coming after years of debate over women's place in the democracy and status as citizens, soldier relief work offered women an occasion to demonstrate their patriotism and their rights to inclusion in the body politic. Exploring the economic and ideological conflicts that surrounded women's unpaid labors on behalf of the Union army, Jeanie Attie reveals the impact of the Civil War on the gender structure of nineteenth-century America. She illuminates how the war became a testing ground for the gendering of political rights and the ideological separation of men's and women's domains of work and influence. Attie draws on letters by hundreds of women in which they reflect on their political awakenings at the war's outbreak and their increasing skepticism of national policies as the conflict dragged on. Her book integrates the Civil War into the history of American gender relations and the development of feminism, providing a nuanced analysis of the relationship among gender construction, class development, and state formation in nineteenth-century America.

Civil War Sisterhood

Civil War Sisterhood
Author: Judith Ann Giesberg
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2006-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781555536589

A study that challenges established scholarship on the history of women's public activism.

Army at Home

Army at Home
Author: Judith Giesberg
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0807895601

Introducing readers to women whose Civil War experiences have long been ignored, Judith Giesberg examines the lives of working-class women in the North, for whom the home front was a battlefield of its own. Black and white working-class women managed farms that had been left without a male head of household, worked in munitions factories, made uniforms, and located and cared for injured or dead soldiers. As they became more active in their new roles, they became visible as political actors, writing letters, signing petitions, moving (or refusing to move) from their homes, and confronting civilian and military officials. At the heart of the book are stories of women who fought the draft in New York and Pennsylvania, protested segregated streetcars in San Francisco and Philadelphia, and demanded a living wage in the needle trades and safer conditions at the Federal arsenals where they labored. Giesberg challenges readers to think about women and children who were caught up in the military conflict but nonetheless refused to become its collateral damage. She offers a dramatic reinterpretation of how America's Civil War reshaped the lived experience of race and gender and brought swift and lasting changes to working-class family life.

A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds

A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds
Author: T. Sir Longmore
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2023-10-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

T. Sir Longmore's 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' is a comprehensive and groundbreaking work that delves into the medical aspects of treating gunshot injuries. Published in the late 19th century, this book presents a detailed analysis of the various types of gunshot wounds, their effects on the human body, and the most effective treatment methods available at the time. Longmore's writing style is clear and precise, making it accessible to both medical professionals and curious readers interested in the field of medicine. The book also includes illustrations and case studies to support its findings, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject matter. Positioned within the historical context of advancements in medical science, 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' serves as an important reference for the evolution of medical practices in the treatment of traumatic injuries. T. Sir Longmore, a distinguished surgeon and military physician, draws upon his extensive experience in the field to provide valuable insights into the management of gunshot wounds. His expertise and dedication to improving medical care for wounded soldiers are evident throughout the book, cementing his reputation as a respected authority in the medical community. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds' to readers interested in the history of medicine, military healthcare, or medical treatments for trauma. This book not only offers valuable knowledge but also sheds light on the challenges faced by medical practitioners in the past.

The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine

The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine
Author: Glenna R Schroeder-Lein
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317457102

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. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this first-of-its kind encyclopedia will help all Civil War enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, "The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine" covers both traditional historical subjects and medical details. It offers clear explanations of unfamiliar medical terms, diseases, wounds, and treatments. The encyclopedia depicts notable medical personalities, generals with notorious wounds, soldiers' aid societies, medical department structure, and hospital design and function. It highlights the battles with the greatest medical significance, women's medical roles, period sanitation issues, and much more. Presented in A-Z format with more than 200 entries, the encyclopedia treats both Union and Confederate material in a balanced way. Its many user-friendly features include a chronology, a glossary, cross-references, and a bibliography for further study.