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The Flaming Sword in Serbia and Elsewhere
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- Book Synopsis
- The book "Flaming sword in Serbia and elsewhere" is a travel guide memoir written by M.A. Stobart. The book represents the experience of Stobart as a Nurse of red cross Britain during world war 1, and mostly spending her time in Serbia. Through the book, she has comprehensively explained the harsh reality of war and consequences of devastation after the battle ends, damage to legal properties and wounded soldiers, and most serious the medical facilities provided to wounded soldier. She depicts her journey, how she interacted with Siberian people and soldiers, spotting light on their resilience and courage during all tough times of world war. The whole narrative of the book covers all major factors of cultural and political horizons of the regions. The book is quite interacting by reflecting the impact of war on Siberian people and their struggle. Overall the book provides a fascinating and genuine information of people indulge in world war directly and indirectly.
- About The Author
- M. A. Stobart was a British nurse, author, and suffragist, full name Millicent Annie Stobart. She was well-known for her humanitarian efforts and her autobiographical writings. She was born on September 12, 1870. Stobart first received her nursing training in the London Hospital, where she fell in love with helping people. She served as a volunteer nurse with the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service during World War I. Dr. Elsie Inglis established this organisation to offer medical support to soldiers. Throughout her service, Stobart worked tirelessly to care for injured soldiers and civilians in a number of locales, including Serbia. Her memoir, "The Flaming Sword in Serbia and Elsewhere," was published in 1916 and was based on her experiences during the war. Her personal story of her time working as a nurse in Serbia is told in detail in the book, which also sheds light on the effects of the conflict on the area. Apart from her profession as a nurse and writer, Stobart actively participated in the suffrage campaign, championing the cause of women's equality and rights. She took part in suffragette actions such as hunger strikes and protests and was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789361421310
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (12 January 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 258
- Weight
- 331 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 15 mm
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