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Post by colonialrose on Mar 18, 2010 1:10:33 GMT -5
I have lately been developing my living history persona for French/Indian War, and the War of 1812 reenactments. I portray a young woman, the daughter of a minister/chaplain, who falls into the role of a nurse for the British armed forces.
I am really enjoying exploring the potential of this role, and have found some interesting writings from an army hospital matron. I also saw a fascinating medical presentation at Fort Loudon during one of their Garrison Weekends. It has definitely whet my appetite to learn more, but I am not sure where to begin. I do want to be as authentic in my portrayal as I can.
If anyone who could aid me in my search for pertinent medical information, you would be very much appreciated!
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Post by Miss Credit on Mar 19, 2010 9:04:14 GMT -5
Check out the Gutenberg Project online. You can find tons of out of print books there on almost any subject. I found a couple that may be of interest to you just by typing medicine into the search bar. Most of the books are older and even include pamphlets and such from the 19th century. "The People's Common Sense Medical Advisor in Plain ENglish or Medicine Simplified" is a good start.
I also have a close friend that portrays a surgeon at War of 1812 re-enactments, and his wife that of an apothecary and nurse maid. I can ask them for resources if you would like.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 19, 2010 21:32:20 GMT -5
I also saw a fascinating medical presentation at Fort Loudon during one of their Garrison Weekends. It has definitely whet my appetite to learn more, but I am not sure where to begin. I do want to be as authentic in my portrayal as I can. Fort Loudoun during a Garrison you say? When was this? I ask, because it might very well have been me that gave you the presentation.  To answer yr question, please find below a brief list of the books I have in my own personal medical library that I have found to be of great help: Williams, Guy
The Age of Agony: The Art of Healing, 1700-1800 Revolutionary Medicine, 2nd (Illustrated Living History Series) (Paperback) by C. Keith Wilbur Physick: The Professional Practice of Medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia, 1740-1775 By Sharon Cotner, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Kris Dippre, Robin Kipps, Susan Pryor, David M. (PHT) Doody Edition: illustrated Published by Colonial Williamsburg, 2003 Disease: The Extraordinary Stories Behind History's Deadliest Killers (Hardcover) by Mary J. Dobson Every Man His Own Doctor: or, The Poor Planters Physician by John Tennent, 1734 Extracts from the Marine Practice of Physik and Surgery, Including the Nature and Treatment of Gunshot Wounds. Ranby 1776 Plain Concise, Practical Remarks on the Treatment of Wounds and Fractures, by John Jones, MD. 1776 A Discourse upon the Duties of a Physician, By Samuel Bard M.D. 1769 |
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Post by colonialrose on Mar 20, 2010 19:42:34 GMT -5
I am much obliged to you both! Miss Credit: Thank you for your suggestion to check out the Gutenberg Project. It sounds very promising. As for your offer to ask your friends for resources, it would be a great help and I would be most appreciative. Thank you so much! The Doctor: I believe my visit to Fort Loudoun was November 1st or 2nd, 2008. If you are indeed the one who gave that demonstration, I have to give you applause. Anyone who can be charming and entertaining (and make his subject the same) while describing the intricacies of 18th century amputations, genuinely impresses me! Thank you so much for your list of medical reference texts. They look very interesting, and I cannot wait to procure copies of my own! |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 21, 2010 15:19:09 GMT -5
Anyone who can be charming and entertaining (and make his subject the same) while describing the intricacies of 18th century amputations, genuinely impresses me! 'Charming and entertaining'? Oh well, then it MUST have been ME I am glad to have been of service to you. |
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Post by msherwood on Sept 10, 2010 17:41:10 GMT -5
Patrick OBrian relied heavily on the medical articles in the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica for recreating the life of a naval surgeon in the British navy during the Napoleonic wars. Benjamin Rush's medical textbooks would also be helpful.
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