Service In Servia: Under The Red Cross (1877)

By Emma Maria Pearson

Book Overview

Service In Servia: Under The Red Cross (1877) is a memoir written by Emma Maria Pearson, who served as a nurse during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 in the Balkans. The book provides a detailed account of Pearson's experiences as a member of the British Red Cross Society, working alongside other volunteers to provide medical aid to wounded soldiers and civilians in Serbia. Pearson's memoir offers a unique perspective on the war, as she was one of the few women who served in a combat zone during this time. She writes about the challenges she faced as a female nurse in a male-dominated environment, as well as the hardships of working in a war zone with limited resources and under difficult conditions. The book also provides a glimpse into the political and social context of the war, as Pearson describes the devastation wrought by the conflict and the suffering of the local population. She writes about her interactions with soldiers from different countries, as well as with local people who were affected by the war. Overall, Service In Servia: Under The Red Cross (1877) is a vivid and moving account of a woman's experiences as a nurse during a time of war, and offers valuable insights into the history of the Balkans and the role of women in conflict zones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104466627
• ISBN13: 9781104466626
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"