The book "Some of My War Stories. A Discourse Delivered to the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion" by Ellen Ripley Foote is a valuable document that recounts the experience of being a military doctor during the American Civil War. In this book, the author shares his memories and stories related to the war period and his own impressions. Realistic description of events, accurate characteristics of heroes and detailed details make this publication interesting for all fans of military history and military medicine. "Some of my war stories" is not only a retelling of my own adventures, but also a reflection of an important part of the history of the United States of America.