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  • Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman

    Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman
    2026/08/20
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    4 時間 7 分
  • Flying for France - With the American Escadrille at Verdun-James McConnell

    Flying for France - With the American Escadrille at Verdun-James McConnell
    2026/08/19
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    2 時間 7 分
  • Lasers-Hal Hellman

    Lasers-Hal Hellman
    2026/08/18
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    1 時間 27 分
  • Iola Leroy-Frances E. W. Harper

    Iola Leroy-Frances E. W. Harper
    2026/08/17
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    8 時間 16 分
  • Causes of the American Civil War: Secession Statements of Five Confederate States-Various

    Causes of the American Civil War: Secession Statements of Five Confederate States-Various
    2026/08/16
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    1 時間 5 分
  • How We Elected Lincoln; Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time-Abram J. Dittenhoefer

    How We Elected Lincoln; Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time-Abram J. Dittenhoefer
    2026/08/15
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    2 時間 22 分
  • Boston Blackie Stories Around the Opium Lamp-Jack Boyle

    Boston Blackie Stories Around the Opium Lamp-Jack Boyle
    2026/08/11
    In the American Civil War, The United States Sanitary Commission, staffed by volunteers, may be viewed as a precursor to The Red Cross. It supplemented the medical care of the armed services medical corps. Its doctors, nurses, administrators, go-fers, money, and supplies saved thousands of lives, providing medical care to the wounded and solace to the families of the dead. This memoir of one campaign gives a flavor of the challenges faced, frustrations endured, and medical battles lost and won. Explanatory note: “contraband” refers to a black slave, esp. a fugitive or captured slave. Summary by david wales and Oxford English Dictionary.
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    2 時間 41 分
  • Cellar-House of Pervyse-Mairi Chisholm, Elsie Knocker

    Cellar-House of Pervyse-Mairi Chisholm, Elsie Knocker
    2026/08/02
    "Cellar-House of Pervyse" tells the remarkable story of Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker, two courageous women who defied societal norms to serve as frontline nurses during World War I. Their dedication and resilience in the face of adversity highlight the profound impact individuals can have in times of crisis. This audiobook resonates today as it underscores themes of bravery, compassion, and the vital role of women in history, reminding listeners of the enduring spirit of those who serve selflessly. As we navigate our own challenges, their story serves as an inspiring testament to the power of human connection and the importance of stepping up when it matters most.
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    5 時間 38 分