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Diary of Ezra Green, M.D. from November 1, 1777, to September 27, 1778

By Ezra Green
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A first-person diary by a ship's surgeon recounts nearly a year aboard a Continental warship under a prominent captain, combining daily logs of voyages to Europe, captures of merchant vessels, storms, and naval operations with medical reports on sickness, treatments, and life among the crew. The volume is accompanied by biographical and historical notes that provide context for the entries and outline the author's military and naval service.

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Ezra Green

Ezra Green was a physician and diarist known for his detailed account of life during the American Revolutionary War. His notable work, "Diary of Ezra Green, M.D. from November 1, 1777, to September 27, 1778," provides a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous period. Through his writings, Green offers insights into the medical practices of the time, as well as the social and political climate of early America. His diary serves as an important historical document, contributing to our understanding of the era.

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