
Hospital Sketches
Hospital Sketches, written by Louisa May Alcott in 1862, is a collection of letters she penned while serving as a nurse during the Civil War in Georgetown, D.C. The work provides a vivid account of her experiences, blending harrowing observations with moments of humor. This unique perspective on wartime nursing offers insights into the challenges faced by medical staff and the resilience of those they cared for, making it a notable contribution to Civil War literature.













