02684cam a22003853u 4500 51410 UtSlPG 20260610134202.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 R Balfour, Frances, Lady, 1858-1931 Dr. Elsie Inglis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-03-09 E-text prepared by MWS, Fay Dunn, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) "Dr. Elsie Inglis" by Lady Frances Balfour is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir explores the inspiring life and contributions of Dr. Elsie Inglis, a pioneering figure in medicine, particularly in the context of women's hospitals during wartime. The narrative likely emphasizes her dedication, adeptness in overcoming societal obstacles, and her impactful role in medical practice and women's rights. The opening portion of the book introduces the familial roots of Elsie Inglis, tracing her ancestry back to her great-grandfather who emigrated to America. It recounts the family's notable historical context, including trials faced during the American Revolutionary War, which sets a tone of resilience and determination. The passage features reflections on the character and values of her ancestors—attributes that likely influenced Elsie’s own path. The early chapters portray scene-setting elements of her family’s past, hinting at the significant legacy that shaped the future achievements of Dr. Inglis, establishing a foundation for her remarkable journey in medicine and restoring hope to communities in dire need. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Inglis, Elsie Maud, 1864-1917 Women physicians -- Scotland -- Biography Suffragists -- Scotland -- Biography World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- Biography World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- Scotland Scottish Women's Hospitals (Organization) World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- Russia World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- Scotland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51410 92248 92248