Death, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865
Through the letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, this volume explores death, disease, medical service, and everyday life during the American Civil War. Spanning 1862 to 1865, it follows Benton’s service with the 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments.
About This Book
Death, Disease, and Life at War presents the Civil War letters of Surgeon James D. Benton.
The correspondence covers Benton’s service with the 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments between 1862 and 1865.
Through these letters, the book centers on the realities of death, disease, medical service, and daily life during the war.
It offers a historical perspective on the Civil War through the recorded experiences of a military surgeon.
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