Publisher's Synopsis
Eight Hundred Miles In An Ambulance is a non-fiction book written by Laura Winthrop Johnson in 1889. The book is a personal account of her experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War. Johnson was a volunteer nurse who traveled eight hundred miles in an ambulance to care for wounded soldiers. The book provides a detailed description of the conditions faced by the soldiers and nurses during the war. It includes descriptions of the battles, the medical treatments available at the time, and the daily life of a nurse. Johnson's account is both informative and emotional, as she describes the horrors of war and the bravery of the soldiers she cared for. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of those who lived through the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.
