Louisa May Alcott's Civil War

"The Civil War stories of one of America's most beloved writers are gathered in this single volume. The book includes Hospital sketches, Alcott's fictionalized account of her service as a nurse. Nine short stories weave dramatic tales about the personal effects of the war ... The book includes excerpts from her Civil War-era journals, giving the reader a glimpse into how real life inspired fiction"--Page 4 of cover.