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PATREON PREVIEW- Death Disease and Life at War with Author Christopher Loperfido
About this episode
Author Christopher Loperfido sat down with me on July 3, 2018, in the shade of a small grove of trees across Hancock Ave from the monument of the 111th NY and in front of the Brian Farmhouse. We chose this spot because the subject of Christopher's book, Dr James D. Benton, who was the assistant surgeon of the regiment here at Gettysburg. Chris and I discuss Benton and what a wounded soldier might expect to go through when he received treatment.
Christopher E. Loperfido, a native of Weedsport, New York, graduated from Oswego State University with a bachelor's degree in history and political science and has a strong passion for American history. He has spent two summers volunteering at the William Seward House in Auburn, New York, and worked for the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park in the summers of 2007 and 2008 as both a park intern and National Park Service Ranger. He is currently employed by the Department of Justice and lives with his wife, son, and pug in Michigan. His hobbies include following his beloved Boston Red Sox, golfing, and spending time with his family. Death, Disease, and Life at War is his first book.
You can get your copy of Chris' book and many others at our website www.addressinggettysburg.com/books
Christopher E. Loperfido, a native of Weedsport, New York, graduated from Oswego State University with a bachelor's degree in history and political science and has a strong passion for American history. He has spent two summers volunteering at the William Seward House in Auburn, New York, and worked for the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park in the summers of 2007 and 2008 as both a park intern and National Park Service Ranger. He is currently employed by the Department of Justice and lives with his wife, son, and pug in Michigan. His hobbies include following his beloved Boston Red Sox, golfing, and spending time with his family. Death, Disease, and Life at War is his first book.
You can get your copy of Chris' book and many others at our website www.addressinggettysburg.com/books
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