My Home in the Field of Mercy is a memoir written by Frances Wilson Huard, an American nurse who served in France during World War I. The book is a vivid account of Huard's experiences as a nurse in the French Army, as well as her personal reflections on the war and its impact on her life. Huard's writing is characterized by its honesty and emotional depth, as she recounts the horrors of war and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. She also writes about the bonds she formed with her fellow nurses and the French ...
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My Home in the Field of Mercy is a memoir written by Frances Wilson Huard, an American nurse who served in France during World War I. The book is a vivid account of Huard's experiences as a nurse in the French Army, as well as her personal reflections on the war and its impact on her life. Huard's writing is characterized by its honesty and emotional depth, as she recounts the horrors of war and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. She also writes about the bonds she formed with her fellow nurses and the French soldiers she cared for, as well as her love for the French people and their culture. Throughout the book, Huard provides a unique perspective on the war, as an American woman serving in a foreign army. She also offers insights into the challenges faced by women in the military during this time, as well as the struggles of soldiers returning home after the war. Overall, My Home in the Field of Mercy is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who served in World War I, and the lasting impact it had on them.1917. Huard's autobiography, accompanied by illustrations drawn by her husband, an official French war artist. An excerpt from the book reads: It was an exciting trip, that race for life and death-for every moment I knew my wounded boy was growing weaker, and every convulsive kick meant the disappearance of so much life blood. During the numerous adventures which befell us between the time we left Jouy-le-Chatel and our encountering the motor, my hypodermic needle had received such violent treatment that it refused service. So when we turned into Mormont at top speed, I was obliged to ask my driver to slow down and inquire for a doctor.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.
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