Author: C. Keith, M.d. Wilbur
Pages: 119
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
Item #: BK312
Price: $14.95
The Civil War created both crisises and opportunities never before imagined by the medical profession. The brutal reality of war pushed doctors to new levels of medical and surgical knowledge. Discover and learn about the medical instruments used, field hospital anesthesia and surgery, diseases and medication, and the stories of the doctors, nurses, and volunteers who fought to save the lives of the wounded. With hundreds of illustrations and well-researched and engaging text, Dr. C. Keith Wilbur takes you on a fascinating tour through medical history.