The Other Side Of War, With The Army Of The Potomac: Letters From The Headquarters Of The United States Sanitary Commission (1889)

by Katherine Prescott Wormeley and Katharine Prescott Wormeley

Book Overview

""The Other Side Of War, With The Army Of The Potomac: Letters From The Headquarters Of The United States Sanitary Commission"" is a book written by Katharine Prescott Wormeley. The book was published in 1889 and is a collection of letters written by the author during the American Civil War. The letters were written from the headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission, an organization that provided medical care and supplies to soldiers during the war.Wormeley was a volunteer nurse with the Sanitary Commission and her letters provide a unique perspective on the war. She writes about the conditions in the field hospitals, the suffering of the wounded soldiers, and the efforts of the Sanitary Commission to provide aid. She also writes about her interactions with soldiers and officers, including General George McClellan.The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of women during the Civil War and the efforts of the Sanitary Commission to provide aid to soldiers. It is also an important resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and healthcare during the 19th century.During The Peninsula Campaign In Virginia In 1862.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165600560
• ISBN13: 9781165600564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"