Without Concealment, Without Compromise: The Courageous Lives of Black Civil War Surgeons(Newmark, MD) matte S/L #547124

S/L #547124

the government was on the verge of collapse

a sister searching her brother’s face for signs of war

analyzing its planning

Without Concealment, Without Compromise: The Courageous Lives of Black Civil War Surgeons(Newmark, MD) matte S/L #547124by Jill L. Newmark Of some twelve thousand Union Civil War surgeons, only fourteen were Black men. This book is the first ever comprehensive exploration of their lives and service. Jill L. Newmarks outstanding research uncovers stories hidden for more than 150 years, illuminating the unique experiences of proud, patriotic men who fought racism and discrimination to attend medical school and serve with the U. S. military. Their efforts and actions