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Before her wider fame as the author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott achieved recognition for her accounts of her work as a volunteer nurse in an army hospital. Written during the winter of 1862-63, her lively dispatches appeared in the newspaper Commonwealth, ... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women. In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally... Read Full Overview

An account of Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War.

Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant account based on her personal experiences as a Civil War nurse. Written with a mix of humor and heartbreak, the sketches offer insights into the realities of wartime hospitals, the soldiers she cared for, and the challenges... Read Full Overview

Hospital Sketches is a compilation of four sketches based on letters Louisa May Alcott sent to her home during the time she spent as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War in Georgetown.Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting... Read Full Overview

Tribulation Periwinkle opens the story by complaining, "I want something to do." She dismisses suggestions to write a book, teach, get married, or start acting. When her younger brother suggests she "go nurse the soldiers", she immediately responds, "I will!" After substantial... Read Full Overview

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Hospital Sketches (1863) is a compilation of four sketches based on letters Louisa May Alcott sent home during the six weeks she spent as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War... Read Full Overview

Hospital Sketches is a set of sketches based on letters sent by Louisa May Alcott during the six weeks she spent as a nurse for the Union Army in Georgetown.

Hospital SketchesLouisa May Alcott 1862 Hospital Sketches (1863) is a compilation of four sketches based on letters Louisa May Alcott sent home during the six weeks she spent as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War in Georgetown.Tribulation Periwinkle... Read Full Overview

Hospital Sketches (1863) is a compilation of four sketches based on letters Louisa May Alcott sent home during the six weeks she spent as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War in Georgetown.SummaryTribulation Periwinkle opens the story by complaining,... Read Full Overview

An account of Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War.

Tribulaton Periwinkle opens the story by complaining, "I want something to do." She dismisses suggestions to write a book, teach, get married, or start acting. When her younger brother suggests she "go nurse the soldiers", she immediately responds, "I will " After substantial... Read Full Overview

Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 - March 6, 1888) was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally... Read Full Overview

Hospital Sketches is a story by Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 - March 6, 1888) was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised by her transcendentalist... Read Full Overview