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The Civil War created both crises and opportunities never before
imagined by the medical professional. Doctors of the time were not
prepared to deal with the staggering number and nature of wounds
inflicted. And often, absolute necessity mothered many inventions,
from new surgical instruments to the logistics of providing
ambulance service on the battlefield. The brutal reality of the war
pushed doctors to a new level of medical and surgical knowledge. In
Civil War medicine 1861-1865, Dr. C. Keith Wilbur takes you on a
detailed and fascinating tour through the medical history of this
bloody and devastating war. Hundreds of illustrations, combined
with well-researched and engaging text, tell the tale of the
challenges presented to physicians with each new battle and the
often-heroic ways those challenges were met. Discover and learn:
how outmoded theories hobbled doctors in the field; the stories of
the women who first entered a 'man's army' as nurses; the details
about the field hospitals, from the different kinds of bandages
used to the diseases and wounds the doctors treated; and details of
the day's surgical practices, medications, and anesthesia (or lack
thereof).
In 1775, when the staggering medical crisis known as the
Revolutionary War exploded, less than 12 percent of the colonies'
practicing physicians held a medical degree. And those few with
degrees had graduated without ever seeing a patient. Here are their
struggles, their strategies, their odd treatments, and their
theories. From makeshift ambulances and wigwam hospitals to herbal
drugs and 'cookbook' doctoring, this fascinating chronicle of the
crusade against disease underscores the ingeniousness of America's
most daring fighting men.
A beautifully presented new version of a classic from the
Illustrated Living History Series that offers: an informed and
fascinating account of the 18 major tribes that lived in
pre-Colonial New England; a new feature that provides extensive
profiles of each Indian group, addressing tribal practices and ways
of life; illustrated narrative describing Indian shelters,
agriculture, fishing, hunting, treatment of diseases and more. C.
Keith Wilbur, a retired medical doctor and former naval officer who
served in World War II, is the author of Globe Pequot's Illustrated
Living History Series, which now comprises nine titles. (8 1/2 x
11, 108 pages)
Describes the history and culture of the prehistoric Woodland Indians as well as the Central Algonquian, Coastal Algonquian, and Iroquois tribes.
Using 85 full-page plates of hand-lettered text and meticulously
detailed drawings, C. Keith Wilbur has skillfully brought to life
the day-to-day pleasures and privations enjoyed and endured by the
Revolutionary fighting. The text and illustrations combine to
present a vivid picture of the Continental soldier as a living man
- from the clothes he wore, gear he carried, and personal items he
used to the food he cooked, weapons he bore, medical supplies he
relied on, and religious beliefs in which he found solace. The book
presents an engaging profile of the man who lived, worked, fought,
and won a nation's freedom more than two centuries ago. A full
index, guide to where illustrated relics may be found, and
bibliography complete this all-inclusive reference and reading
treasure.
America's legalized pirates plundered on the high seas to win
freedom for their country and a fortune for themselves. Discover
the little know story of how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels
captured sixteen British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen
during the Revolution. This makeshift "civilian navy" crippled
British commerce, seized crucial supplies for Washington's army,
and earned $50 million for its owners and crew.
The Illustrated Living History series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers have fun discovering America's earliest history and development.
Family physician and artist Dr. C. Keith Wilber presents a hand-illustrated tour of medical history via the doctors' instruments. This study chronicles the evolution of a wide range of medical instruments from the mid-1700s through current usage. It includes discussions on microscopes, reflex hammers, stethoscopes, blood pressure instruments, electro-cardiographs, ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, endoscopes, vaginal specula, thermometers, forceps, bullet probes, bloodletting instruments, vaccination lancets, trepanning tools, and others. This is an important resource for all medical personnel, historians, and collectors.
For thousands of years the Indians of the Northeast lived by their
wits, fabricating the articles needed for daily life from materials
they found in nature. Now you can reproduce these authentic objects
by following the clear, step-by-step instructions in this richly
illustrated book. Indian Handcrafts explains how each object
evolved, how it was used, and what tools and materials you need to
re-create it. C. Keith Wilbur carefully researched the methods
described and actually made and tested each of the handcrafts. All
the necessary supplies, he says, can be found free of charge, in
the great outdoors - just as the Indians did! You can learn how to
shape a duck decoy from dried cat-o-nine tails, bend and lash green
saplings to form a wigwam frame, use porcupine quills to apply
natural dyes to your handmade moccasins, build a rubbing stick so
you can start campfires 'from scratch' and much more. This
intriguing book preserves authentic Indian handcraft methods and
serves as an enduring tribute to Native American ingenuity and
craftsmanship. (8 1/2 x 11, 144 pages, illustrations)
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