Bibliograph

Blood and germs, the Civil War battle against wounds and disease, by Gail Jarrow

Type

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Blood and germs, the Civil War battle against wounds and disease, by Gail Jarrow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-169) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 10-17

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Blood and germs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Gail Jarrow

Series statement

Medical fiascoes series

Sub title

the Civil War battle against wounds and disease

Summary

"...explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses. The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Bullets and artillery shells shattered soldiers' bodies, while microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as did the battles. Yet from this tragic four-year conflict came innovations that enhanced medical care in the United States. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives." -- Amazon.com

Target audience

adolescent

Classification