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Hospital Sketches: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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An account of Alcott's stint as a nurse for wounded soldiers in Washington, D. C. during the winter of American Civil War in 1862-1863.

Quick facts about Hospital Sketches

  • Title: Hospital Sketches
  • Author: Louisa May Alcott
  • First published: 1863
  • Genre: biography, career in nursing, classic literature
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL30060W

Where to read Hospital Sketches

Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospital Sketches about?

An account of Alcott's stint as a nurse for wounded soldiers in Washington, D.

Who wrote Hospital Sketches?

Hospital Sketches was written by Louisa May Alcott.

When was Hospital Sketches published?

Hospital Sketches was first published in 1863.

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