Leaves From The Battlefield Of Gettysburg A Series Of Letters From A Field Hospital And National Poems (1864)

""Leaves From The Battlefield Of Gettysburg"" is a book written by Emily Bliss Thacher Souder in 1864. The book is a collection of letters written by Souder while she was working as a nurse in a field hospital during the American Civil War. The letters describe the conditions of the hospital and the experiences of the soldiers who were wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg.In addition to the letters, the book also includes a series of national poems written by Souder. These poems express her love for her country and her hope for a peaceful future. The book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it is written by a woman who witnessed the horrors of the battlefield firsthand.Overall, ""Leaves From The Battlefield Of Gettysburg"" is a powerful and moving account of the Civil War, told through the eyes of a compassionate nurse and talented poet. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the experiences of women during wartime.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.