Service In Servia: Under The Red Cross (1877)

By Emma Maria Pearson

Book Overview

""Service in Servia: Under the Red Cross"" is a memoir written by Emma Maria Pearson in 1877. The book chronicles Pearson's experiences as a volunteer nurse during the Serbian-Turkish War of 1876-1878. Pearson provides a detailed account of her journey to Serbia and her work at the Red Cross hospital in Belgrade. She describes the conditions of the hospital and the patients she cared for, including wounded soldiers and civilians. Pearson also shares her observations of the war and the impact it had on the Serbian people. The book offers a unique perspective on the role of women in war and the importance of humanitarian aid. Overall, ""Service in Servia: Under the Red Cross"" is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into a little-known conflict and the brave individuals who worked to alleviate the suffering of those affected by it.This scarce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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104576716
• ISBN13: 9781104576714
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"