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100	1		_aHall, S. C., Mrs., _d1800-1881
245	1	4	_aThe Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-09-29
508			_aTranscribed from the 1844 edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries, Local Studies, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
520			_a"The Forlorn Hope: A Tale of Old Chelsea" by Mrs. S. C. Hall is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the Victorian era. This poignant tale primarily revolves around the lives of the aged veterans living in Chelsea Hospital, illustrating themes of loss, love, and the challenges faced by those who have served their country. With a focus on the lives of these pensioners, the book delves into their memories and relationships, reflecting on their past glories and present struggles. The story centers on Sergeant-Major Joyce, a retired soldier who has lost his wife and is deeply concerned about the health of his delicate daughter, Lucy. Lucy, battling consumption, embodies the struggle of those afflicted by this disease during a time when little was understood about it. Supported by her devoted nurse Mary, Lucy endures physical decline while maintaining an unwavering sense of hope, highlighted by her belief in the potential for miraculous recovery. As the narrative unfolds, it poignantly captures the sorrow of loss and the resilience of the human spirit amid heartbreaking circumstances. The culmination of the story addresses the inadequacies of contemporary healthcare, particularly for diseases like consumption, which resonate with the overarching theme of a society’s responsibility towards its vulnerable and forgotten members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChelsea (London, England) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50078
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