""Personal Memoirs of John H. Brinton, Major and Surgeon U.S.V., 1861-1865"" is a book written by John H. Brinton, a surgeon who served in the United States Volunteer Army during the American Civil War. The book is a first-hand account of Brinton's experiences during the war, including his service in the Army of the Potomac and his work as a surgeon in various hospitals and on the battlefield. Brinton describes the medical procedures and techniques...