Review of A Surgeon's War. I Acted from Principle: The Civil War Diary of Dr. William M. McPeeters, Confederate Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi” (original) (raw)
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The review discusses the diary of Dr. William M. McPeeters, a Confederate surgeon during the Civil War, highlighting his perspectives on the conflict and his experiences while serving in the Trans-Mississippi region. The diary, complemented by editor commentary, offers insights into the lives of Confederate sympathizers, particularly focusing on the struggles faced by his wife who remained in Union-controlled Missouri.
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