{"product_id":"2940169551785","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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ¿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\u003cp\u003eA Blackstone Audio production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101926441200,"sku":"2940169551785","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169551785_p0.jpg?v=1769896499","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169551785","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}