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Summary: Did you know that Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother's war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers--Union and Confederate, black and white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose. His writing could give these men a voice, and in turn, achieve his highest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. (from amazon.com)
Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building
Tags: Medical care; Nurses; Poets, American; United States; American Civil War (1861-1865); Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
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