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by Bennett Augustine Clements (Author)
Memoir of Jonathan Letterman is a book written by Bennett Augustine Clements in 1883. It is a memoir of the life of Jonathan Letterman, who was a surgeon in the United States Army during the American Civil War. The book details Letterman's contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of battlefield medicine. It also discusses his development of a system for transporting wounded soldiers from the battlefield to hospitals, which became known as the Letterman system. The book provides a first-hand account of the challenges faced by medical personnel during the Civil War and sheds light on the importance of medical care in times of war. Overall, Memoir of Jonathan Letterman is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the American 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.
