Hospital Sketches

Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant account based on her personal experiences as a Civil War nurse. Written with a mix of humor and heartbreak, the sketches offer insights into the realities of wartime hospitals, the soldiers she cared for, and the challenges faced by medical staff. Alcott’s vivid descriptions and reflections on the human spirit make this work a touching and historically valuable piece of literature.