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Title: Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900
Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre

Note: Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900" by George Henry Makins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the author's observations and clinical studies of injuries sustained during the South African campaign, particularly those caused by small calibre bullets. It provides an in-depth view of the types of wounds encountered, the treatment methods used, and the conditions under which medical personnel operated during the war. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Makins's surgical experiences, primarily concerning the nature and effects of bullet wounds observed during military engagements. The author reflects on the different battles he participated in and the surgical challenges faced in the field, including the transport of injured soldiers and the establishment of temporary hospitals. He discusses his surgical equipment, the health conditions of the troops, and briefly notes the various types of modern military rifles and their impact on the severity of injuries, hinting at the unique characteristics of small calibre weaponry. This introductory section promises a thorough examination of surgical practices during conflict, with a strong emphasis on personal observations and practical experiences in wartime medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Makins, George Henry, 1853-

EBook No.: 21280

Published: May 3, 2007

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

Subject: Surgery, Military

Subject: Gunshot wounds

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

LoCC: Medicine: Surgery

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900
Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre

Note: Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900" by George Henry Makins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the author's observations and clinical studies of injuries sustained during the South African campaign, particularly those caused by small calibre bullets. It provides an in-depth view of the types of wounds encountered, the treatment methods used, and the conditions under which medical personnel operated during the war. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Makins's surgical experiences, primarily concerning the nature and effects of bullet wounds observed during military engagements. The author reflects on the different battles he participated in and the surgical challenges faced in the field, including the transport of injured soldiers and the establishment of temporary hospitals. He discusses his surgical equipment, the health conditions of the troops, and briefly notes the various types of modern military rifles and their impact on the severity of injuries, hinting at the unique characteristics of small calibre weaponry. This introductory section promises a thorough examination of surgical practices during conflict, with a strong emphasis on personal observations and practical experiences in wartime medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Makins, George Henry, 1853-

EBook No.: 21280

Published: May 3, 2007

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

Subject: Surgery, Military

Subject: Gunshot wounds

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

LoCC: Medicine: Surgery

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.