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A Week at Waterloo in 1815 / Lady De Lancey's Narrative: Being an Account of How She Nursed Her Husband, Colonel Sir William Howe De Lancey, Quartermaster-General of the Army, Mortally Wounded in the Great Battle cover

A Week at Waterloo in 1815 / Lady De Lancey's Narrative: Being an Account of How She Nursed Her Husband, Colonel Sir William Howe De Lancey, Quartermaster-General of the Army, Mortally Wounded in the Great Battle

By Lady Magdalene De Lancey
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A close, first-person account by a wife who tends her mortally wounded husband in the aftermath of a major battle, recounting the daily care he receives, the sores and strains of field medical practice, and her private responses to grief and duty. The narrative combines vivid observations of the bivouac and battlefield, practical details about movements and officers, and reflective passages; it is supported by editorial notes, documentary material, and appended letters that help situate the events and amplify eyewitness testimony.

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Lady Magdalene De Lancey

Lady Magdalene De Lancey was a notable figure during the early 19th century, best known for her poignant narrative, "A Week at Waterloo in 1815." In this work, she recounts her experiences nursing her husband, Colonel Sir William Howe De Lancey, who was mortally wounded during the Battle of Waterloo. Her account provides a unique perspective on the personal and emotional toll of war, as well as the role of women in supporting their families during times of conflict. De Lancey's narrative is not only a personal memoir but also a significant historical document that sheds light on the experiences of those who lived through one of the most pivotal battles in European history.

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