Hospital Sketches (1916) - Peabody, Robert Swain
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Hospital Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Robert Swain Peabody in 1916. The book is a fictionalized account of his experiences as a hospital orderly during the American Civil War. Peabody served in the Union Army and was stationed at a hospital in Washington, D.C. during the war.The stories in the book are based on Peabody's observations of the soldiers and medical staff at the hospital. He describes the physical and emotional toll that the war had on the soldiers, as well as the challenges faced by the medical staff in treating them.The book is divided into several…mehr

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Hospital Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Robert Swain Peabody in 1916. The book is a fictionalized account of his experiences as a hospital orderly during the American Civil War. Peabody served in the Union Army and was stationed at a hospital in Washington, D.C. during the war.The stories in the book are based on Peabody's observations of the soldiers and medical staff at the hospital. He describes the physical and emotional toll that the war had on the soldiers, as well as the challenges faced by the medical staff in treating them.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of hospital life. Peabody writes about the soldiers' daily routines, their interactions with each other and with the medical staff, and the various treatments they received. He also describes the hospital's surroundings, including the nearby city and the countryside.Peabody's writing style is straightforward and descriptive, allowing readers to easily imagine the scenes he is describing. The stories are often poignant and emotional, highlighting the human cost of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought in it.Overall, Hospital Sketches is a powerful and insightful look at the experiences of soldiers and medical staff during the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the human experience of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.