A Surgeon's Civil War: The Letters and Diary of Daniel M. Holt, M.D.

by Janet L. Coryell

Book Overview

Daniel M. Holt, a successful country doctor in the upstate village of Newport, New York, accepted the position of assistant surgeon in the 121st New York Volunteer Army in August 1862. At age 42 when... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873384946
• ISBN13: 9780873384940
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Kent State University Press
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A very interesting book on a Civil War Surgeon

To all,This book is diary with much detailed about the life of a 42 year old (pretty old back then) Surgeon (1st Lt...thus a acting assistant surgeon) in the Army of the Potomac in 1862 to 1863. A very interesting story is when his is captured by CSA forces in battle. A CSA soldiers also comes up to him (he is looking for wounded) and tried to shoot him at point blank range. A misfire saved his life. Later, R.E. Lee returns his personal item and lets him return to Yankee lines.A bit slow at times for for history buffs or reenactors (I play a Union Surgeon in the ACWA.org), then a grand book indeed.Sincerely,I remain your humble servant, Major Arthur Henrick.