02373cam a22003133u 4500 15520 UtSlPG 20260610133350.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Bennett, E. N., Sir (Ernest Nathaniel), 1868-1947 With Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "With Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train" by Ernest N. Bennett is a personal memoir and historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative documents Bennett's experiences serving in an ambulance train during the Second Boer War, providing a detailed perspective on the events, settings, and the human experiences of the campaign. The book likely intertwines elements of military life, war injuries, and the challenging conditions faced on the front lines. The opening of the book sets the scene as Bennett arrives in Cape Town, striking a contrast between the picturesque view arriving by sea and the city’s less appealing aspects upon landing. He reflects on the vibrant multicultural environment of Cape Town against the backdrop of war, highlighting the hospitality of the local people amidst the turmoil of the ongoing conflict. As Bennett prepares for service on the ambulance train, he introduces readers to his fellow volunteers, their diverse backgrounds, and the urgency of the medical tasks awaiting them as they embark on their mission to care for wounded soldiers in a challenging and often chaotic environment. This opening establishes a sense of camaraderie and sets the tone for the reflections on war and humanity that follow in his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Red Cross and Red Crescent South African War, 1899-1902 -- Hospitals, charities, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15520 56908 56908