Project Gutenberg 2011-02-15 Public domain in the USA. 347 Peabody, Robert Swain 1845 1917 Hospital Sketches Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Hospital Sketches" by Robert Swain Peabody is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the experiences and observations of the author while confined in a hospital, likely capturing the essence of hospital life during a time of significant medical advancement. The overarching topic centers around the emotional and spiritual dimensions of patient care, especially examining the interplay of pain, healing, and the environment within a hospital setting. The content of "Hospital Sketches" is primarily narrative-based, drawing upon Peabody's personal insights while he recovered at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The author juxtaposes the disciplined, altruistic atmosphere of modern hospitals with the historical context of medieval monasteries, illustrating the dedication of medical staff. Through a series of sketches, he vividly depicts his surroundings and the diverse personalities of patients and caregivers. The writing also reflects on broader themes such as the nature of suffering, the search for meaning, and the impact of community spirit on recovery. Overall, Peabody's work offers a poignant meditation on healing and human connection amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35289/35289-h/images/i_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Quotations Imaginary places -- Drawings NC Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Fiction Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Health & Medicine 117714 2025-06-14T11:19:09.635341 text/html 114741 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1949799 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1992835 2025-06-14T11:19:13.957346 application/epub+zip 1993258 2025-06-14T11:19:10.731359 application/epub+zip 112163 2025-06-14T11:19:10.197352 application/epub+zip 2048971 2025-06-14T11:19:16.296336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2030820 2025-06-14T11:19:13.374380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151300 2022-09-16T07:59:33.178746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88459 2025-06-14T11:19:09.188368 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88214 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 35577 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 88219 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35531 2021-01-07T12:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20588 2025-06-14T11:19:16.446302 application/rdf+xml 22721 2025-06-14T11:19:10.287356 image/jpeg 3484 2025-06-14T11:19:10.243364 image/jpeg 1951491 2025-06-14T11:19:09.723326 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia