Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine written by Glenna R. Schroeder-Lein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most compelling aspects of American Civil War is the story of Civil War medicine - the challenge of treating wounds and disease on both sides of the conflict. This work covers traditional historical subjects and medical details. It also offers explanations of unfamiliar medical terms, diseases, wounds, and treatments.