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100 1 _aTreves, Frederick,
_d1853-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Tale of a Field Hospital
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-21
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Tale of a Field Hospital" by Sir Frederick Treves is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative recounts the experiences and observations of medical personnel during the South African War, specifically focusing on the functioning of the "No. 4 Stationary Field Hospital" that treated soldiers following major battles. The work captures the grim realities faced by both the wounded soldiers and the medical teams tasked with providing care amidst war's chaos. The beginning of the book introduces the field hospital that accompanied the Ladysmith Relief Column, detailing its establishment and operations. As Treves outlines the harsh conditions under which the hospital functioned, he paints a vivid picture of the camp environment, the medical staff, and the challenges of treating severely wounded soldiers. The text evokes the somber tone of war, highlighting not just the physical wounds inflicted by battle, but also the human spirit of those involved, from the nurses' relentless dedication to the soldiers' unyielding resilience in the face of suffering. The narrative is deeply empathetic, aiming to provide readers with stark and touching insights into the lives touched by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Hospitals, charities, etc.
653 _aMedicine, Military
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Medical care
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41432
999 _c82271
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