Muskets and Medicine; or, Army Life in the Sixties

Originally published in 1917, this memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier during the American Civil War. Johnson, a Union soldier who served as a surgeon's assistant, provides a vivid account of the hardships and hazards of military life, as well as the medical practices of the time. Filled with colorful anecdotes and historical details, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War.

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