Medical books about civil war medicine and surgery. Philadelphia was also the location of the two largest military hospitals in the united states. The health crisis of the american civil war, i begin from a different perspective, recognizing that there was such a thing as good medicine and bad medicine during the war. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Satterlee general hospital, which existed from 1862 to 1865 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, was one of the largest union army hospitals of the civil war. The various records and writings made by the people there offers us an important glimpse into civilian and military life. Civil war hospitals library company of philadelphia digital. Founded in 1862 by order of surgeongeneral william alexander hammond, the hospital was built in the sparsely developed west philadelphia neighborhood near the intersection of 42nd street and baltimore avenue. Philadelphia was the nations major medical center and had over twenty hospitals in operation during the war years, from the eleven bed facility at the cooper shop hospital to the 4,000bed mower hospital in chestnut hill. Tent hospitals by the hundreds were prepared and set up at battlefields, such as gettysburg and at way stations such as city point. Washingtons civil war hospitals article by angel price on civil war hospitals in the nations capital. Michael echols buys civil war medical books,surgery manuals, and surgical sets. This minute book records meetings for the period around the civil war, and has.
The civil war library and museum, now the civil war museum of philadelphia, was founded in 1888. Composed of both wooden ward buildings and tents, satterlee had over 4,500 beds and treated more than 12,000 patients by the time it closed in 1865. Philadelphia in the civil war 18611865 plates printed on both sides. Medical care could be effective, and it could make a difference in disease and injury outcomes. Philadelphia in the civil war, 1861 1865 taylor, frank h. By wars end, there were 204 union general hospitals with 6,894 beds. The specific goal of the society of civil war surgeons is to promote, in both members as well as the general public, a deep and abiding appreciation for rich medical heritage of the american civil war. University of pennsylvania in the civil war university archives and.
Disease in the civil war essential civil war curriculum. Literary tour of pennsylvania a former powerhouse of industry, it is perhaps unsurprising that much of philadelphia s arts and culture is. Union army, built warships, was the site of the two largest military hospitals in the north. Published by authority of city government, under the direction of the supervisory committee on historical book. A treasure trove of primary source material chronicling the role of a pivotal city in americas most important conflict. Civil war collections at the historical society of pennsylvania are excellent primary resources that offer eyewitness accounts and reveal the fears, prejudices, and heroism of the individual soldier, as well as the deprivation and destruction of civilian life, in americas most devastating conflict to date. About 157,000 men received medical care in philadelphia s hospitals. I too wrote an article on a philadelphia civil war hospital in chestnut hill known as mower hospital. Regimental hospital 1863 view from pulpit regimental. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Lettermans ambulance corps was effectively functioning and the wounded were timely removed from battlefields. Doctors loved to work side by side with nuns because of their work ethic, lack of complaints, and adherence to orders given them. I saw that she had written hospital sketches, and me being a nurse and enjoy books in the civil war era i ordered it through the library. The origin of the philadelphia general hospital, blockley division author. Pennsylvania philadelphia military hospitals history 19th century. For instance, haddington hospital at 65th and vine streets, with 200 beds, was housed in the old vine street tavern. Philadelphia civil war 1861 1865 abebooks passion for books.
The immense scale of the civil war and the unprecedented number of casualties challenged existing systems of medicine in pennsylvania and throughout the country, spurring rapid developments in training, hospital care, techniques, medications and more. Civil war hospitals essential civil war curriculum. I found it interesting, a little confusing at times, but hey it was written in 1863 i sought this book out after revisiting louisa may alcotts eight cousins and rose in bloom. Satterlee general hospital was the largest union army hospital during the american civil war. Cozens was a philadelphia merchant accused of defrauding the u. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Aresenal of the union by anthony j waskie, edwin c bearss isbn. Philadelphia in the civil war, 18611865 9781594162053. Army general hospital at broad and cherry streets in philadelphia. Philadelphia in the civil war 18611865 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The broad street hospital was opened february 2d, 1862, in the old station building of the philadelphia and reading railway company on the site now occupied by the parkway building. As the need for female nurses became increasingly evident with the prolongation of the civil war and an increased number began to volunteer or gain employment in hospitals, the sister nurses generally remained removed from the inter hospital class structure.
United states history civil war, 18611865 hospitals. Citizens volunteer hospital association of philadelphia. Citizens volunteer hospital association of philadelphia cor. Chimborazo hospital was an american civil war era facility built in richmond, virginia, to service the needs of the confederate army. Army surgeongeneral to receive the union wounded of the civil war, satterlee general hospital was located in west philadelphia, pennsylvania. Has particular focus on the many union army units with philadelphia connections. Philadelphia mower general hospital sanford sher, m. Civil war, available online, hospitals library of congress.
Operating from 1862 to 1865 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, its physicians and nurses rendered care to thousands of union soldiers and confederate prisoners. Philadelphia during the american civil war was an important source of troops, money. At the outbreak of the civil war in 1861, philadelphia was the secondlargest city in the. From philadelphia in the civil war 18611865 by frank h. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. During the civil war, for every hospital bed occupied by a soldier wounded in battle, there were at least seven others filled by those with diseases such as measles, typhoid fever, malaria, and dysentery. Full text of philadelphia in the civil war 18611865. It functioned between 1862 1865, treating over 76,000 injured confederate soldiers. Philadelphia in the civil war 18611865 by taylor, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Hospital stewards manual, hand book of surgical operations, grays anatomy, descriptive and. During the civil war, the citizens and other residents of philadelphia, both soldiers and civilians, made enormous sacrifices to bring victory for the union. It can be found on the hidden city philadelphia website.
Army hospital name city sta beds officer type field bridgeport al 200 leller,h. When the war began, the united states army medical staff consisted of only the surgeon general, thirty surgeons, and eightythree assistant surgeons. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The only guidebook of its kind covering civil warrelated sites in philadelphiathe unions secondlargest citywhen the civil war began in 1861, philadelphia was an important industrial center behind the northern war effort. By the end of the war, philadelphia hospitals had cared for about 157,000 soldiers and sailors. Operating from 1862 to 1865 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. There were only four military hospitals elsewhere in the state. It was later used as a scrapbook for newspaper clippings.
Reinhart or rhinehard, john died civil war relief society, germantown rempfel, mary s. Sold rare idd civil war medical book carver hospital stewards book this rare edition of on bandaging and other operations of minor surgery by f. Ward in the carver general hospital, washington, d. Bc 15 c 581, originally part of a mcallister scrapbook of material concerning civil war volunteer saloons and hospitals. Use the menu on the right for more details about medicine, then and now. A collection of civil war era surgical manuals and medical books for the u.
The collection contains a single volume, 18621919, originally used as a patient register for wounded u. Civil war collections at the historical society of pennsylvania are excellent primary. Rare idd civil war medical book carver hospital steward. Army hospital steward ward in the carver general hospital, washington, d. After its patient population spiked following the battles of bull run and gettysburg, this hospital became the secondlargest in the country with 34 wards and. Of these, twentyfour resigned to go south, and three other assistant surgeons were promptly dropped for disloyalty. A treasure trove of primary source material chronicling the role of a pivotal city in americas most important conflict the city of philadelphia played a major role in the civil war as a man. United stateshistory civil war, 18611865medical aspects.
Pennsylvania philadelphia hospitals history 19th century. The city of philadelphia played a major role in the civil war as a manufacturing base, naval port, arsenal, financial and transportation center, and supplier of thousands of troops for the union cause. Richmond hospitals in richmond civil war richmond civil war hospitals in richmond virginia commonwealth university. Caring for the men, the history of civil war medicine. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Regimental hospital 1863 view from pulpit regimental hospital 1863 view from entrance. Civil war hospitals library company of philadelphia. The limited facsimile edition of this comprehensive survey of the engagement of philadelphia and philadelphians in the american civil war. Most city hospitals had fewer than 500 beds, but two of the largest. Browse collections mcallister civil war prints, ephemera, and scrapbooks. Army hospital on christian street, philadelphia pennsylvania. By wars end, there were 204 union general hospitals. Military map of philadelphia 18611865 library of congress.