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_aBennett, E. N., Sir _q(Ernest Nathaniel), _d1868-1947 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWith Methuen's Column on an Ambulance Train |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aRed Cross and Red Crescent | ||
| 653 | _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Hospitals, charities, etc. | ||
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