With Sabre And Scalpel

With Sabre and Scalpel is an autobiography written by John Allan Wyeth, a soldier and surgeon who served in the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Wyeth's experiences during the war, including his service as a Confederate soldier and his time as a surgeon in the Union Army.Wyeth's narrative takes readers through his early life in Alabama, his decision to join the Confederate Army, and his experiences on the battlefield. He describes the horrors of war, including the physical and emotional toll it took on soldiers and civilians alike.After the war, Wyeth pursued a career in medicine and became a prominent surgeon. He details his medical training and the challenges he faced as a young doctor in the post-war South. The book also includes anecdotes about some of the famous figures Wyeth encountered during his lifetime, including Robert E. Lee and Theodore Roosevelt.With Sabre and Scalpel is an engaging and informative memoir that provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War and its aftermath. It offers a firsthand account of the war from the perspective of a soldier and surgeon, and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who lived through this tumultuous period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.