Walt Whitman
Wound Dresser
The Wound Dresser is a poignant collection of letters penned by Walt Whitman during the Civil War, capturing his experiences in Washingtons hospitals. Addressed to The New York Times, the Brooklyn Eagle, and his beloved mother, these heartfelt missives are expertly curated by Richard Maurice Burke, M.D., one of Whitmans literary executors. Join us as we delve into the raw emotions of war and the human spirit through Whitman’s eyes.
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