Description: Death and Disease in the Civil War by Christopher Loperfido Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A Union surgeons correspondence, together with insights from the author, coalesce to produce an explanation of what awaited the wounded and the medical teams once Civil War generals were finished with their work. Publisher Description Union surgeon James Dana Benton witnessed firsthand the suffering and death brought about by the ghastly wounds, infections, and diseases that wreaked havoc to both the Union and Confederate armies. A native of New York, Dr. Benton penned a series of letters throughout the war to his family relating his experiences with the 111th New York Infantry as an assistant surgeon, and later with the 98th New York as surgeon. His unique correspondence, together with insights from author Chris Loperfido, coalesce to produce Death and Disease in the Civil War: A Union Surgeons Correspondence from Harpers Ferry to Richmond. Dr. Benton was present for some of the wars most gruesome and important battles, including Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg. He was also present at Harpers Ferry, Second Battle of Auburn, Battle of Mortons Ford, and Abraham Lincolns second Inaugural address. His pen offers an insightful and honest look into what everyday life was like for the surgeons who tirelessly worked to save the men who risked their lives for the preservation of the nation. Loperfidos Death and Disease in the Civil War should be read by every student of the Civil War to better understand and come to grips with what awaited the wounded and the medical teams once the generals were finished with their work. AUTHOR: Christopher E. Loperfido is a native of Weedsport, New York and graduated from Oswego State University with a bachelors degree in history and political science. Chris has worked for the National Park Service at the Gettysburg National Military Park in the summers of 2007 and 2008 as a park intern and National Park Service Ranger. He is currently employed by the Department of Homeland Security and lives with his wife, son, and pug in Washington State. Author Biography Christopher E. Loperfido is a native of Weedsport, New York and graduated from Oswego State University with a bachelors degree in history and political science. Chris has worked for the National Park Service at the Gettysburg National Military Park in the summers of 2007 and 2008 as a park intern and National Park Service Ranger. He is currently employed by the Department of Homeland Security and lives with his wife, son, and pug in Washington State. Details ISBN 1611213592 ISBN-13 9781611213591 Title Death and Disease in the Civil War Author Christopher Loperfido Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 168 Publisher Savas Beatie GE_Item_ID:137405630; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781611213591
Book Title: Death and Disease in the Civil War
Number of Pages: 168 Pages
Publication Name: Death, Disease, and Life at War : The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865
Language: English
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Publication Year: 2018
Item Height: 0.5 in
Subject: Surgery / General, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Modern / 19th Century, Medical
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Biography & Autobiography, Medical, History
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Christopher Loperfido
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
