The four years of the Civil War saw bloodshed on a scale unprecedented in the history of the United States. Thousands of soldiers and sailors from both sides who survived the horrors of the war faced hardship for the rest of their lives as amputees. Now Guy R. Hasegawa presents the first volume to explore the wartime provisions made for amputees in need of artificial limbs—programs that; while they revealed stark differences between the resources and capabilities of the North and the South; were the forebears of modern government efforts to assist in the rehabilitation of wounded service members.Hasegawa draws upon numerous sources of archival information to offer a comprehensive look at the artificial limb industry as a whole; including accounts of the ingenious designs employed by manufacturers and the rapid advancement of medical technology during the Civil War; illustrations and photographs of period prosthetics; and in-depth examinations of the companies that manufactured limbs for soldiers and bid for contracts; including at least one still in existence today. An intriguing account of innovation; determination; humanitarianism; and the devastating toll of battle; Mending Broken Soldiers shares the never-before-told story of the artificial-limb industry of the Civil War and provides a fascinating glimpse into groundbreaking military health programs during the most tumultuous years in American history.Univeristy Press Books for Public and Secondary Schools 2013 edition
#1021297 in Books Ramsey Boniface 2012-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .70 x 6.00l; .90 #File Name: 0809147548320 pagesBeginning to Read the Fathers Revised Edition
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Read the Fathers; Start here.By J.M.K.I purchased Beginning to Read the Fathers to accompany me as I wade further into patristic thinkers and writers; many of whom; aside from St. Augustine; I was familiar with only in passing and then only in bits and pieces; perhaps from the Catechism or the Office of Readings. The author provides a perfect thematic introduction to patristic thought in general; with intuitively ordered chapters on various subjects including Prayer; Scripture; the human condition; etc. Also included are a very well-put-together reading program and a very thorough bibliography. This is a starting point from which I feel much more comfortable jumping in and actually reading some of the Fathers and Doctors of the church. This is an amazing condensation of such a huge field of writing into a relatively concise volume; particularly for a layperson such as myself; constrained by time and seeking an introduction and context before delving further into the actual writings. The thought of reading the Fathers is really very dizzying due to the sheer scope of available authors and works; but Boniface Ramsey makes it approachable. Also an excellent resource for a person leading a parish Bible study; Sunday School/religious ed; etc. The Kindle edition is clearly structured with a smooth table of contents and good search functionality.This work; as I said; is arranged as a thematic overview. For short sketches of individual Fathers and Doctors and their thought; I would also recommend Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's "portrait gallery of the Church" series of General Audience catecheses; which are available open-source on the Holy See's website as well as in print: The Fathers; The Fathers; Vol. II; and Doctors of the Church. I will also note that the standard; if dated; 38-volume patristics set; Ante-Nicene; Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers; is available very inexpensively for Kindle: The Complete Ante-Nicene Nicene and Post-Nicene Church Fathers Collection.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Well worth the time.By SeekerWell written; well researched; very insightful. The author obviously has a thorough knowledge of his subject; as well as the historical background of the period. He provides a solid grounding in this very significant aspect of Church history and of all of Christianity. Although the book is complete in its own right; it is meant to be a survey which will lead to further inquiry. I found the book very helpful and accessible to a non-professional.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!By jerEasy to read and serves as a great into to the Fathers of the Church. Nicely organized with a very helpful study guide and bibliography.
