Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. Lance, a biomedical engineering researcher at duke university, debuts with a thorough and persuasive account of her efforts to solve the mystery surrounding the february 1864 sinking of. Clearly organized, authoritative, and readable, the. United states history civil war, 18611865 medical care united states history civil war, 18611865 military life united states history civil war. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Fiction and nonfiction for every state in the union. The 50 best nonfiction books of the last 100 years book riot. I used many of these to recreate my civil war ancestor story in first person. Challenges and triumphs is wellorganized, approachable to the noncivil war history buff or those lacking in a medical background, addresses both confederate as well as union history a standard failing in many civil war works, and dispells many myths about the standards of civil war medical practices. 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. These historical texts are anything but dry, and if you love a. For example, the army of the potomac ttrilogy by bruce catton are classic books about the civil war, but views about the ciivil war have changed since the early 1950s. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo.
Main street shortly after the civil war, selling books, newspapers, slates, tin. It provides a visual encyclopedia of medical facilities, individual surgeons, and other medically related phenomena, accompanied by a text describing the main features of civil war medicine. Nonfiction books span the gamut of human experience, and some people have done unbelievable things. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. Main street shortly after the civil war, selling books, newspapers, slates, tin toys. Listed below are civil war medical books or manuals that are or have been in our collection.
From meticulously reconstructed battle scenes and the politics of war, to journals from slaves and all the horrors of slavery, thousands of civil war books about americas. Sep 09, 2015 jonathan letterman, the civil war doctor who pioneered battlefield medicene. Highway 45 goes past camp beauregard, a civil war encampment and cemetery, and leads toward shiloh, a civil war battlefield, and continues to tupelo, mississippi, where elvis presley was born. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. See more ideas about library locations, books and nonfiction.
In this list i narrowed down the topic a bit by focusing on books within the last 100 years or so, including some very contemporary ones, and i kept just a few genres. The books below are numbered but not in rank order. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the wars most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. A photographic history is an extensive collection of neverbeforepublished photographs taken during the civil war. I am the author, editor, or contributor to five books on the civil war, including lincolns labels 2008, years of change and suffering. Gutheries commentaries on the surgery of war, notes on the surgery of the war in the crimea, the. The reference and user services associations notable books council, first established in 1944, has announced the 2018 selections of the notable books list, an annual bestof list comprised of twenty six titles written for adult readers and published in the us including fiction, nonfiction and poetry. The journal of army history an excellent book for anyone interested in civil war medicine. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. Modern perspectives on civil war medicine 2009, notre dame and the civil war 2010, galveston and the civil war 2012, and a chapter in civil war america. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites. For some people a book published in 1951 is dated and some of the attitudes of 1951 have changed. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Navigate to the global search form search landmark. A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and medical books for the u. Oct 19, 2018 is it possible to pick 50 of the best nonfiction books ever. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia.
A complex and challenging novel that everyone should read. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the. From selections for the studious full of reference books and used textbooks to a delicious stack of the best cookbooks. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. I bought this book at the pea ridge civil war battlefield near bentonville, arkansas, with the intent of using it as story material. The list was announced today during the american library associations midwinter.
Hicks and experts in civil war medicine provide context and additional information on the practice and development of medicine during the civil war, including the technology and methods available at the time, the organization of military medicine, doctorpatient interactions, and the role of women. During a 39day period in the spring of 1865, 45,000 union soldiers were killed or wounded. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. There exists a massive bulk of raw data relating to the medicine and surgery of the civil war era. Non fiction history of the civil war the 100 best civil war books ever. Shop childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period 18501877 books at alibris. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Jonathan letterman, the civil war doctor who pioneered battlefield medicene. Civil war surgery and the evolution of american medicine. The american civil war 18611865, also known as the war between the states and several other names, was a civil war in the united states of america.
Kirkus editors have sifted through all of this years books to tell you which rise to the top. Is it possible to pick 50 of the best nonfiction books ever. Nonfiction isnt limited to memoirs and biographies, either. The civil war and the rise of american medical science. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Written for general readers and scholars alike, this firstofits kind encyclopedia will help all civil war enthusiasts to better understand this amazing medical saga.
Michael echols buys civil war surgery books, manuals, and surgical sets. United states history civil war, 18611865 the online books. If you want to gain an understanding of americas war with radical islamists, look no further than the forever war by journalist dexter filkins. 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.
Currently on exhibit and for sale, works by local book artist, dolph smith. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the. Burkes book store, which has survived the depression and two world wars, was begun in 1875 as a family business and stayed that way for 3 generations. Keith wilbur takes you on a detailed and fascinating tour through the medical history of this bloody and devastating war. But ill keep it to just a few that should interest even those that dont really want to get their feet too wet. Lance, a biomedical engineering researcher at duke university, debuts with a thorough and persuasive account of her efforts to solve the mystery surrounding the february 1864 sinking of the confederat. Urinary deposits, their diagnosis, pathology and therapeutical indications, manual of physiology, a treatise on. All of the above are available from amazon, some on kindle. Aug 23, 2017 set 20 years before the civil war in manchester county, this pulitzer prizewinning debut tells the story of a young slave who became a slave owner himself, before dying at the age of 31 and leaving his wife to grapple with his legacy. Surviving the civil war, prison, and the worst maritime disaster in american histo.
Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war. Michael echols buys civil war medical and surgery books, manuals, and surgical sets. Browse civil war period 1850 1877 ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Military medical and surgical essays prepared for the united states sanitary commission by various authors, 1864.
Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. Images of civil war medicine by alfred jay bollet overdrive. Everyone knows my particular madness and i can easily nominate a slew of books on the naval side of the war. 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. I bought this book at the pea ridge civil war battlefield near bentonville. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
The most comprehensive and interesting overview of american civil war medicine i have read to date. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. Shauna devine has diligently and tenaciously sifted out the salient parts to our eternal benefit. Civil war medicine illustrated living history series. List of essential manuals, medical, and surgical books. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. I bought this book to prepare for giving tours of a new civil war medical exhibit at a local museum. Whether youre interested in history or psychology, selfhelp or even writing a biography, you will find a solid choice of nonfiction to read, research, and stimulate lifelong learning. Nov 18, 2019 the 50 best nonfiction books of the past 25 years slates books team selects the definitive works of reporting, memoir, and argument of the past quartercentury.
The wounded received the best care available at the timecare that by current standards is horrifyi. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and books for the u. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. Civil war union surgical manuals and medical books.
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