Memoranda During the War

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War from 1862 to 1865, this diary captures Walt Whitman's experiences with wounded soldiers in both battlefields and hospitals. Through 40 meticulously filled notebooks, he provides a poignant and intimate portrayal of the realities faced by medics during the war, highlighting themes of suffering, compassion, and the human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict.