{"product_id":"book-8359","title":"The Death of a Soldier","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Louisa May Alcott achieved national fame with\u003ci\u003e Little Women\u003c\/i\u003e, she received success and recognition for \u003ci\u003eHospital Sketches\u003c\/i\u003e, which was published in 1863. The book is based on her experience as a Civil War nurse at a Union hospital in Georgetown. In \"The Death of a Soldier,\" an excerpt from the fourth chapter, she recounts the final days of a young Virginian blacksmith named John. Told through his nurse, Periwinkle, who stands by his side until his death, John never wavers in his desire to return to his post as a soldier and fulfill his duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49301696905520,"sku":"BD8359","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/163087-8359-Square.jpg?v=1733212301","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-8359","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}