The Tale of a Field Hospital by Frederick Treves
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| Creator | Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923 |
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| Title | The Tale of a Field Hospital |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Hospitals, charities, etc. |
| Subject | Medicine, Military |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Medical care |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41432 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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