Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. There was a lot in the book i had not heard before. Walt whitman remarked on the plethora of hospitals around washington d. Civil war medical books is a site dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of medical and surgical manuals used in the civil war, especially those marked u. Medicine in the united states was woefully behind europe. A surgeons diary provides a compelling new account of the lives of soldiers during the civil war and a doctors experience of one of the worst health crises ever faced by the united states.
One of the best books on early medicinal bottles is john odells digger odells pontil medicine encyclopedia. A treatise on diseases of the joint, 1861, by richard barwell, m. National museum of civil war medicine posts facebook. Follow in the footsteps of soldiers, surgeons, and more to discover how civil war medicine continues to change lives today. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Civil war union surgical manuals and medical books. Civil war medicine tells the story of assistant surgeon james fulton of the 143rd penn. Books civil war medicine research guides at virginia. The story of civil war medicine the staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflictis one of the most compelling aspects of the war. From the stench of putrefying flesh wafting through. I have a high interest level in civil war medicine, but this item drained my enthusiasm for the topic.
For students preparing to enter the field, medical training focused largely on book knowledge. Civil war surgeons, medical colleges, medical authors, military medical publications, medical textbooks, books. Harold ellis, emeritus professor of surgery university of london. Caring for the men the history of civil war medicine. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war.
His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. Aptly titled civil war medicine, this book gives an excellent overview of medical treatment during the civil war. Jun 17, 2015 medicine in the united states did some significant evolving during the civil war. Christopher loperfido is a public historian who focuses on the civil war and cw medicine. A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and medical books for the u. Keep tabs on our facebook, instagram, youtube, and twitter pages for new and old educational content as well as updates on the museums hours. Look for the following subjects in the special collections library card catalog civil warmedical and sanitary supplies. This book is an incredible resource for anyone interested in the human experience of the civil war.
Civil war medical books and civil war surgical sets. Prior to the civil war, american medicine was still in a dark age. Our online resources are designed to help educators and students discover and share the history of civil war medicine. The encyclopedia of civil war medicine 2012 excerpt and text search. The strength of civil war medicine is the interdisciplinary approach that bollet utilizes. Medical and surgical care during the american civil war.
The story of civil war medicinethe staggering challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflictis one of the most compelling aspects of the war. Challenges and triumphs is the final word in the history of medicine in the civil war. Well written and detailed, this book is a must for any civil war medical enthusiast. In the book, she argues that medicine in the united states was antiquated and unprepared for the civil war, but during the conflict, union army physicians adapted new practices for the study and. The civil war created both crises and opportunities never before imagined by the medical professional. Notes on the surgery of the war in the crimea, the treatment of gunshot wounds, 1862, by george macleod, m. May 06, 2020 civil war medicine a digital history collection.
This era is often referred to in a negative way as the middle ages of medicine in the united states. I had only one other book on civl war medicine and this one only added more to my civil war library. Consult the duke university libraries online catalog. There are many civil war medicine pictures which show grizzly scenes. Of these, twentyfour resigned to go south, and three other assistant surgeons were promptly dropped for disloyalty. The long, strange history of medicinal turpentine gastro. In this lesson, learn about the conditions of hospitals, medical statistics and inventions and innovations during. Donofrio, president of the society of civil war surgeons, inc. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. There are also bounty land warrant claims submitted by indians who served with military forces between 1812 and 1855. Great book with lots of information and illustrations about the state of medicine during the american civil war.
Though some students took an added step of apprenticing with an already practicing physician, the vast majority of doctors had little to. Jim downs with his book sick from freedom join us on monday, may 11 at 3. Medicine guide to civil war materials duke university. Online resources for teachers and students national museum.
National museum of civil war medicine, frederick, maryland. This essay series is written by mercy streets medical, historical and technical advisor, stanley b. Aug 04, 2018 its bynums book, the free state of jones, movie edition. Marty young talks about the state of medical science during the civil war era, and displays typical surgical tools, medicines, and other items used by doctors and surgeons of that time. Unfortunately the format was a little annoying to read. Caring for the men, the history of civil war medicine. Civil war medicine was nothing like you would expect to see in todays world. And often, absolute necessity mothered many inventions, from new surgical instruments to the logistics of providing ambulance service on the battlefield. Many misconceptions exist regarding the quality of care during the war. It deserves a wide readership among advanced students, researchers, and faculty. It is an excellent read for genealogists and historians when trying to understand the medical treatment faced by ill and injured soldiers on both sides. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. Oct 29, 20 during the civil war, both sides were devastated by battle and disease.
In this wellresearched and wellwritten book, alfred jay bollet, md, a clinical professor of medicine at yale university who has published numerous articles on civil war healthcare, shows us an. The encyclopedia of civil war medicine by glenna r. Civil war medical books is a site dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of medical and surgical manuals used in the civil war, especially those marked. Bollet is a licensed medical doctor, and he is able to offer rich contextual. A look at americas pre civil war medicine bottles which includes hundreds of different medicine bottles with photographs and extensive company histories odell 2000. I bought this book to prepare for giving tours of a new civil war medical exhibit at a local museum. I ploughed through as far as i could, but just couldnt finish it off pass. Buy a cheap copy of civil war medicine illustrated living. Six ways the civil war changed american medicine science. Civil war surgeons at petersburg library of congress during the 1860s, doctors had yet to develop bacteriology and were generally ignorant of the causes of disease. Medical care during the civil war was rather primitive. Medical care could be effective, and it could make a difference in disease and injury outcomes.
Covid19 and closures wont stop us from sharing the incredible lessons we can learn from studying medical care during the civil war. Strategies for finding materials related to medicine. Hundreds of illustrations, combined with wellresearched and engaging text, tell the tale of the challenges presented to physicians with each new battle and the oftenheroic ways those. A guide to civil war materials in the rare book, manuscript, and special collections library duke university. The claims concern service in the regular army, navy, or marine corps during the war of 1812, mexican war, indian wars, and in a few cases, the civil war.
Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida. Bollet offers a well researched and well written monograph that explores the evolution of medicine throughout our most terrible national tragedy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learning from the wounded. Publications american civil war surgery and medicine also found under. Civil war medicine illustrated living history series. Ordronauxs first work is also the first american book on military hygiene. The history of civil war medicine when the war began, the united states army medical staff consisted of only the surgeon general, thirty surgeons, and eightythree assistant surgeons. Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. Revolutionary war in 1783 and the outbreak of the american civil war in 1861. Learning from the wounded university of north carolina press. Some students took the extra step of apprenticing with a practicing physician, but the vast majority of doctors had little to no hands on experience before encountering their first. Medical practitioners had no knowledge of germ theory or antiseptic practices. The health crisis of the american civil war, i begin from a different perspective, recognizing that there was such a thing as good medicine and bad medicine during the war.
When the war began, the united states army medical staff consisted of only the surgeon general, thirty surgeons, and eightythree assistant surgeons. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this firstofits kind encyclopedia will help all civil war enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga. By consulting ordronauxs manual, also bound in this volume, a military surgeon was able. Prior to the war, humoral theory where an imbalance between the bodys humours caused illnessstill. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, the. The civil war soldiers chances of not surviving the war was about one in four. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
For example, chloroform and ether anesthesia meant most surgery occurred with the. Nurses, surgeons, and physicians rose to the challenge of healing a nation and advanced medicine into the modern age. As the civil war began, the practice of medicine was emerging from the heroic era, with its theory of bringing a balance to the humors of the body. Medical books about civil war medicine and surgery. The civil war and the rise of american medical science civil war america kindle edition by devine, shauna.
Generally, civil war doctors underwent two years of medical school, though some pursued more education. United stateshistorycivil war, 18611865health aspects united stateshistorycivil war, 18611865hospitals united stateshistorycivil war, 18611865medical care. On the cure of clubfoot without cutting tendons, and on certain new methods of treating other deformities 1863. This book represents an amateur effort that completely lacks any cohesion, other than its progressive calendar entries. A look at americas precivil war medicine bottles which includes hundreds of different medicine bottles with photographs and extensive company histories odell 2000. It really doesnt matter much which side, although medically speaking you were a little better off if you. Of these, twentyfour resigned to go south, and three. Listed below are civil war medical books or manuals that are or have been in our collection. The civil war and the rise of american medical science civil war america. Brosch, rn doesnt just know military medicine, she lives it. Online resources for teachers and students national. An entire university signed up and didnt come home.
Military medical and surgical essays prepared for the united states sanitary commission by various authors, 1864. Book is bound in paper covers for use at the publishers office. Mar 26, 2018 the rectified oil of turpentine is a medicine much less used than it deserves to be. Mississippis longest civil war, that is the basis for the forthcoming film, and the chapter comes closes to what i hoped the book would encompass in terms of exploring themes of texas unionism. Lo and behold, only a few months after purchasing it, i read it with that very goal in mind. Doctors of the time were not prepared to deal with the staggering number and nature of wounds inflicted. The reason probably is, the fear of its producing violent effects on the alimentary canal and urinary organs. Confederate hospitals on the move 1994 schultz, jane e. Choice a thoroughly researched and detailed analysis of the civil wars powerful impact on american medicine.
The following medical and surgical texts were used immediately before or during the civil war. The first of three books barwell wrote on orthopedics, the other two being. She has spent her career both caring for the wounded and, like jonathan letterman, improving the process by which the wounded are cared for. These books were used in civil war medicine and contributed greatly to the medical personnel during the war. Keith wilbur takes you on a detailed and fascinating tour through the medical history of this bloody and devastating war. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Christopher loperfidocivil war author home facebook. Golding bird, william senshouse kirkes, richard barwell, thomas watson, robert d. Civil war innovation in modern military medicine colonel laura r. Its a terrific integration of folklore, geography, family migration from mississippi to. Civil war medicine articles american battlefield trust. Civil war medicine american medicine was still in a dark age. A copy of this text book is listed in the 1865 surgeon generals office library catalogue or the list of medical textbooks which were published during the civil war by the army medical department.