Learn how Civil War era camps were evaluated for health, safety, and order. This historical document gathers the full set of inspection questions used by the United States Sanitary Commission to assess camp sites, bedding, water quality, rations, sanitation, and medical readiness. It offers a window into the practical standards that shaped 19th‑century military camps and public health oversight.
Structured as a comprehensive checklist, the book documents the scope and method of inspections, showing what officials looked for in site selection, drainage, ventilation, cleanliness, and officer oversight. While the material is from a specific period, its thorough approach helps readers understand how health and discipline were monitored in large army camps.
Ideal for readers with an interest in military history, public health, or archival primary sources looking to understand the day‑to‑day concerns of camp life.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the intrinsic factors of camp life which served as influential forces on the health and well-being of regiments during the Civil War. Its focus extends beyond sanitation, location, and the Army's sanitary regulations, to encompass a thoughtful consideration of the impact of food, clothing, discipline, recreation, and morale on the health of troops. The work brings to light the individual contributions made by commanding officers, surgeons, and the men themselves to the overall health of regiments. The volume highlights the efforts of the Army to improve the health and quality of camp life, and the challenges encountered by the soldiers who fought in the war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333789503_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333789503
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333789503
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)