Holstein, Anna M. (Anna Morris) 1824-1900 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Three Years in Field Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac" by Anna M. Holstein is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a nurse in various field hospitals during the American Civil War, focusing on the care provided to wounded soldiers. It presents a vivid portrayal of the suffering endured by soldiers and the compassion shown by nurses and volunteers under dire circumstances. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the outbreak of the Civil War and her initial hesitations about becoming involved in nursing the wounded. However, after witnessing the desperation of soldiers in need of help, she is compelled to participate in relief efforts. Holstein describes the formation of Soldiers' Aid Societies and her own journey into hospital care, detailing the gruesome realities faced by soldiers after battles like Antietam and Gettysburg. The opening emphasizes her commitment and gradual acclimatization to the harsh conditions, providing a personal lens through which the reader can comprehend the emotional and physical toll of wartime medical care. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-02-28 Bob Taylor, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: J.B. Lippincott & Co, 1867 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals Nurses United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Army of the Potomac E456 United States: J.B. Lippincott & Co, 1867 https://archive.org/details/threeyearsinfiel00hols2/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70170 https://archive.org/details/threeyearsinfiel00hols2/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70170 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134625.0 70170