A Nurse's Life in War and Peace

Candid letters recount a nurse's training and daily hospital duties, travel to Mediterranean and African posts, and service during military campaigns. The narrative moves between ward routines, clinical cases, administrative challenges, and the practicalities of setting up and running field hospitals, with attention to epidemics, injuries, and convalescence. Interspersed travel notes describe landscapes and local impressions. Throughout, the author reflects on professional qualifications, the demands of nursing in peace and war, and the temperament and skills required for effective patient care.