MEDICAL SKETCHES OF THE CAMPAIGNS OF 1812, 13, 14. TO WHICH ARE ADDED, SURGICAL CASES, OBSERVATIONS ON MILITARY HOSPITALS, AND FLYING HOSPITALS ATTACHED TO A MOVING ARMY

Dedham: H. Mann and Company, 1816. Title continues; "Also, an appendix, comprising a dissertation on dysentery.... and observations on thre winter epidemic 1815-16, denominated peripneumonia notha..." Rebacked with original paper labels laid-down. Label chipped with three letters (MED) missing from title. Original blue paper-covered boards, printed front and rear covers. Hinges rather crudely repaired long ago. Top of covers water-stained as well as top edge. Fore-edge untrimmed. Cover printing is readable but faded a bit. (See photos). Many pages are browned at periphery, some foxing and staining. Owner's embossed stamp at foot of front free endpaper of Ira M. Rutkow, M.D. , noted bibliographer of military history. The author was an Army surgeon during the American Revolution and also served during the War of 1812. According to Rutkow GS4, this is probably the best and most vivid picture of early 19th century American military life. Garrison and Morton 2161.1 calls it "the primary record of medicine during the War of 1812". 318pp.. First Edition. Quarter Cloth, Printed Boards. General Cover Wear and Soiling/No Jacket. Tall Octavo.