Hospital Sketches;An Army Nurses's True Account of Her Experience During the Civil War

Drawing from her six-week experience as an army nurse during the Civil War, Louisa May Alcott provides a poignant and personal account of her service in this collection of historical sketches. Her letters home reveal the challenges and realities faced by nurses, offering insight into the wartime medical field. This volume is essential for those interested in nursing history and fans of Alcott, featuring a modern, high-quality edition that includes a new biography of the author, making it a valuable addition to any collection.