A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery (1861)

A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery is a comprehensive guide to the surgical practices and techniques used by military surgeons during the American Civil War. Written by Frank Hastings Hamilton and originally published in 1861, this book provides detailed information on everything from gunshot wounds and amputations to the treatment of diseases such as typhoid fever and dysentery.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of military surgery. The first section discusses the general principles of surgery, including the use of anesthesia and the importance of cleanliness in surgical procedures. The second section focuses specifically on gunshot wounds, providing detailed descriptions of the various types of wounds and their treatment.The third section covers amputations, including the different types of amputations that were commonly performed during the Civil War and the techniques used to perform them. The fourth section discusses the treatment of fractures and dislocations, while the fifth section covers the treatment of diseases such as typhoid fever, dysentery, and scurvy.Throughout the book, Hamilton provides detailed descriptions of the surgical instruments and techniques used by military surgeons, as well as the various drugs and medications that were available at the time. He also includes numerous case studies and examples to illustrate the practical application of the surgical techniques he describes.Overall, A Practical Treatise On Military Surgery is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the surgical practices of the Civil War era. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges faced by military surgeons during this tumultuous period in American history, and the innovative solutions they developed to overcome them.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.