Surgeons of Gettysburg
the fight to save the wounded at the civil war's greatest battle
$95.34
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2025
Summary
Gettysburg’s Surgeons: Healing the Wounded in the Aftermath of Battle
The Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal and bloody clash of the Civil War, left approximately 50,000 men casualties, with half requiring medical attention. Historian Barbara Franco, drawing on a decade of research, weaves together medical, military, and Civil War history to spotlight the efforts of the surgeons at Gettysburg.
Even before the battle, medical staff from both the Army of the Potomac and the Army …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780811776486 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0811776484 |
| Author: | Barbara Franco |
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Imprint: | Stackpole Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 636g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
”[Gettysburg Surgeons] is highly readable and approachable, attempting to show the personalities of the medics and the reality of their situations. A fascinating and intriguing read that’s a great niche history for Civil War buffs and a fine addition to Civil War collections.“– “Library Journal”
About The Author
Barbara Franco
Barbara Franco is an independent scholar and nationally recognized leader in the museum field. She has served as executive director of the Historical Society of Washington, DC, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum, where she was founding director and remains a member of the board of directors. She is past chairman of the American Association for State and Local History. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the Cooperstown Graduate Program, Franco lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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