Publisher's Synopsis
The Manual For The Medical Department (1899) is a comprehensive guidebook for the medical department of the United States Army. Written by the Office of the Surgeon General, this book covers a wide range of topics related to military medicine, including hygiene, sanitation, medical ethics, field surgery, and the treatment of diseases and injuries common in military settings. The manual is designed to be used by medical officers and other personnel in the army, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for soldiers in the field. It includes detailed instructions on everything from setting up field hospitals to administering anesthesia, and is filled with illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand complex medical procedures. This book is an important historical document, providing insight into the state of military medicine at the turn of the 20th century and the challenges faced by medical personnel in wartime.This scarce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.
