To Bind Up the Wounds: Catholic Sister Nurses in the U.S. Civil War

to bind up the wounds: catholic sister nurses in the u.s. civil war

To Bind Up the Wounds: Catholic Sister Nurses in the U.S. Civil War

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This book is the first to focus on the work of nearly 600 sisters from 12 different Catholic orders who nursed wounded and sick Union and Confederate soldiers between 1860 and 1865. Drawing on archival sources and the personal papers of the women who participated, Maher gives a detailed account of their experiences: how they were called into service, where they served, what duties they performed, how they looked on their mission, and how they were viewed by those who worked with them. Through service on the battlefield, in hospitals, and on transport boats, the sisters became known for their dedication and practical skills. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

To Bind Up the Wounds: Catholic Sister Nurses in the U.S. Civil War,Sister Mary Denis Maher,Louisiana State University Press,0807124397,19th century,Civil War, 1861-1865,History,History - U.S.,History: American,Medical care,Military Medicine,Monasticism and religious orders for women,Nursing,Nursing Personnel,United States,United States - Civil War,War work,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,Civil war,Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church,USA,c 1800 to c 1900

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