Title Death, disease, and life at war : the Civil War letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865 / edited by Christopher E. Loperfido

Edition First edition Published El Dorado Hills, California : Savas Beatie, [2018] ©2018

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations Contents Military Organization -- Pre-Civil War -- 1862 -- 1863 -- 1864 -- 1865 -- 1885 -- Appendices Summary "Union surgeon James Dana Benton witnessed firsthand the suffering and death brought about by the ghastly wounds, infections, and diseases that wreaked havoc to both the Union and Confederate armies. A native of New York, Dr. Benton penned a series of letters throughout the war to his family relating his experiences with the 111th New York Infantry as an assistant surgeon, and later with the 98th New York as surgeon. His unique correspondence, together with insights from author Chris Loperfido, coalesce to produce Death and Disease in the Civil War : A Union Surgeon's Correspondence from Harpers Ferry to Richmond. Dr. Benton was present for some of the war's most gruesome and important battles, including Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg. He was also present at Harpers Ferry, Second Battle of Auburn, Battle of Morton's Ford, and Abraham Lincoln's second Inaugural address. His pen offers an insightful and honest look into what everyday life was like for the surgeons who tirelessly worked to save the men who risked their lives for the preservation of the nation. Loperfido's Death and Disease in the Civil War should be read by every student of the Civil War to better understand and come to grips with what awaited the wounded and the medical teams once the generals were finished with their work"--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 2, 2018) Subject Benton, James D. (James Dana), 1837-1892 -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 111th (1862-1865) United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 98th (1862-1865) SUBJECT United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 111th (1862-1865) fast United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 98th (1862-1865) fast Subject Surgeons -- New York (State) -- Correspondence Surgery, Military -- United States -- History -- 19th century HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General. Medical care Regimental histories Surgeons Surgery, Military SUBJECT United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140247 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140261 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140267 New York (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories New York United States Subject New York (State) United States Genre/Form History Personal narratives Personal correspondence Personal narratives. Récits personnels. Form Electronic book Author Loperfido, Christopher E., editor. ISBN 9781940669731 1940669731

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