Hospital Sketches
★ 4.0 avg
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About this book
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.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 73 readers · 67 pages · ≈ 1 h 14 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Hospital Sketches?
About ≈ 1 h 14 m — 67 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Hospital Sketches?
67 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Hospital Sketches?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction shelves.
Is Hospital Sketches in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Hospital Sketches?
The main characters include Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888).
Where does Hospital Sketches take place?
It is set in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.), United States, Washington (D.C.) during 19th century, Civil War, 1861-1865, 1862-1863.
Who wrote Hospital Sketches?
Louisa May Alcott.
Where can I read Hospital Sketches online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)United StatesWashington (D.C.)
Time period
19th centuryCivil War, 1861-18651862-1863
Characters
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)