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Louisa May's Battle: How the Civil War Led to Little Women
By KRULL, Kathleen
- ISBN
- 978-0-8027-9668-4
- Publisher
- Walker
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Reviewed on February 1, 2013 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 2–5—This picture-book biography concentrates on Alcott's service as a Civil War nurse. The journey from her home in Massachusetts to a hospital in Washington, DC, was difficult and eye-opening. Arriving to harsh conditions and a constant stream of wounded soldiers, Alcott dealt with her situation by writing about it. Explaining how the experience shaped her sensibilities and led to the publication of her first successful book, Hospital Sketch...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
