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Three Years in Field Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac is a memoir written by American nurse and reformer, Mary Phinney von Olnhausen (1828-1902). The book was published in 1867 and chronicles Mary's experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War. Mary Phinney von Olnhausen was born in Massachusetts and was from a wealthy family. During the war, she volunteered as a nurse for the Union Army, working in field hospitals throughout the Eastern Theater of the war. She served in various hospitals including the U.S. Army General Hospital in Frederick, Maryland, and the Armory Square Hospital in Washington D.C. She was known for her dedication to the care of wounded soldiers and her efforts to improve the conditions in the hospitals where she worked. In "Three Years in Field Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac," Mary provides a firsthand account of the challenges and difficulties faced by nurses during the war. She describes the primitive medical facilities, the shortage of medical supplies, and the struggles of tending to injured soldiers under fire. Her book also includes details about the experiences of wounded soldiers, including their medical treatments and the emotional to

Author

Anna M. Holstein

Publisher

OTB ebook

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9783988262745

Subjects

History, Biography, Medical