author
L. P. (Linus Pierpont) Brockett
1820–1893
A doctor turned full-time writer, he became known for energetic histories, biographies, and reference work in the mid-19th century. His books on the Civil War helped bring together battlefield drama, public figures, and everyday acts of service for a wide readership.
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Woman's Work in the Civil War: A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience
by L. P. (Linus Pierpont) Brockett, Mary C. Vaughan
About the author
Trained in medicine at Yale, he first worked as a physician before moving into publishing and, eventually, writing as his main career. By the late 1850s he had devoted himself fully to literary and editorial work, building a reputation as a prolific American author.
His subjects were wide-ranging, but history and national life were at the center of much of his work. He wrote popular books on the Civil War, including The Camp, the Battle Field, and the Hospital, Men of Our Day, and Woman's Work in the Civil War (with Mary C. Vaughan), and he also contributed to major reference projects such as cyclopaedias.
Born in 1820 and dying in 1893, Brockett belonged to a generation of writers who helped interpret the upheavals of 19th-century America for general readers. His work often aimed to inform while also stirring interest, making large public events feel immediate and personal.