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LoC No.: 02018779

Title: Notes of hospital life from November, 1861, to August, 1863

Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Notes of Hospital Life from November, 1861, to August, 1863" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a personal journal, chronicling the experiences and observations of a person providing care and support in a hospital during the American Civil War. It explores the themes of compassion, suffering, and the daily realities faced by both patients and caregivers, while offering a reflection on the human condition amidst the backdrop of war. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the setting of a hospital in Philadelphia, emphasizing the contrasting emotions and challenges faced by both the sick soldiers and the dedicated staff. The author reflects on the difficult tasks of providing comfort to wounded men and addressing their needs, all while grappling with the emotional weight of the situation. The early passages describe encounters with patients, their struggles, and their connections to home, providing insight into the evolving relationship between caregivers and those they serve. Through these notes, the author captures the poignant moments of humanity that flourish even in the darkest times of suffering and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

Author of introduction, etc.: Potter, Alonzo, 1800-1865

EBook No.: 54171

Published: Feb 15, 2017

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02018779

Title: Notes of hospital life from November, 1861, to August, 1863

Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Notes of Hospital Life from November, 1861, to August, 1863" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a personal journal, chronicling the experiences and observations of a person providing care and support in a hospital during the American Civil War. It explores the themes of compassion, suffering, and the daily realities faced by both patients and caregivers, while offering a reflection on the human condition amidst the backdrop of war. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the setting of a hospital in Philadelphia, emphasizing the contrasting emotions and challenges faced by both the sick soldiers and the dedicated staff. The author reflects on the difficult tasks of providing comfort to wounded men and addressing their needs, all while grappling with the emotional weight of the situation. The early passages describe encounters with patients, their struggles, and their connections to home, providing insight into the evolving relationship between caregivers and those they serve. Through these notes, the author captures the poignant moments of humanity that flourish even in the darkest times of suffering and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

Author of introduction, etc.: Potter, Alonzo, 1800-1865

EBook No.: 54171

Published: Feb 15, 2017

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.