b'Trees, Wildflowers, Animals &Victorian Medical Practices:Landmarks of Valley Forge ParkMiracle Cures & Outlandish RemediesBy Joe DittmarBy Herb Kaufman July 18, 2 p.m.(Ashcroft movie theater) July 26, 2 p.m.(Bradford movie theater)July 21, 2 p.m.(Bradford movie theater)Victorian Era surgeons have been portrayed in movies and novels as blood-soaked Its a photographic hike through ourbutchers who are quick to amputate limbs from wounded soldiers screaming in pain. neighbor Valley Forge Park. Focusing onBut nothing could be further from the truth. While these medical practices were flora and fauna spied at the park but notcertainly nave and unsophisticated by todays standards, Victorian Era physicians found at Shannondell, Mr. Dittmar openstruly worked tirelessly and diligently to heal the wounded and comfort the ill. Using our eyes to the majestic and petite gifts ofactual period instruments, medicines and photographs, living historian Herb Kaufman nature to be appreciated just down thedispels the myths and opens our eyes to the ingenuity of these medical professionals. road. Well pass structures still standing from the time of encampment .the Pawlings Farm stone barn .a vegetation-covered train station . and well marvel at the abundance of wildflowers, egrets, woodpeckers and butterflies. The best part, you can leave your hiking shoes at home.45'