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Anesthesia. --- Claims. --- Ether. --- Inventions. --- Inventors. --- Medical innovations. --- Surgery.

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Although best known as a writer of fiction who produced such classics as Little Women, Louisa May Alcott lived a fascinating life that included a stint as a Civil War nurse. This collection includes several essays, letters, and other pieces that outline Alcott's experiences serving to the needs of the war wounded. It's a fascinating account that will enthrall Civil War buffs or those with an interest in the history of medical practice.

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 -- Career in nursing. --- Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) -- History -- 19th century. --- Military hospitals -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century. --- Military nursing -- United States -- History -- 19th century. --- Nurses -- United States -- Biography. --- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals. --- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care. --- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. --- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women. --- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century. --- Regions & Countries - Americas --- History & Archaeology --- United States - General