Publisher's Synopsis
""Leaves From The Battlefield Of Gettysburg"" is a collection of letters written by Emily Bliss Thacher Souder, who worked as a nurse at a field hospital during the American Civil War. The letters provide a vivid and emotional account of the horrors of war and the suffering of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The book also includes a series of national poems that reflect on the themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the meaning of freedom. Published in 1864, ""Leaves From The Battlefield Of Gettysburg"" is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.