Hands of Mercy is a historical non-fiction book written by Norah Smaridge that tells the story of the courageous and selfless Sister Nurses who served on the front lines of the American Civil War. The book is a tribute to the bravery and dedication of these women who risked their lives to care for wounded soldiers and played a vital role in the war effort.The book begins by introducing the reader to the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic religious order that was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831. The author then goes on to ...
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Hands of Mercy is a historical non-fiction book written by Norah Smaridge that tells the story of the courageous and selfless Sister Nurses who served on the front lines of the American Civil War. The book is a tribute to the bravery and dedication of these women who risked their lives to care for wounded soldiers and played a vital role in the war effort.The book begins by introducing the reader to the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic religious order that was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831. The author then goes on to describe how the Sisters of Mercy came to America and began their work as nurses during the Civil War.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions that the Sister Nurses faced on the battlefield, as well as the emotional toll that caring for the wounded soldiers took on them. The author also explores the challenges that the Sister Nurses faced in a male-dominated society and the prejudice they encountered from some of the soldiers and doctors they worked with.Throughout the book, the author shares the personal stories of several Sister Nurses, including Sister Mary Gonzaga, who was known for her bravery and compassion on the battlefield, and Sister Mary Xavier Mehegan, who played a key role in establishing the first Catholic hospital in Washington D.C.Overall, Hands of Mercy is a moving and inspiring tribute to the Sister Nurses who served during the Civil War. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of American history and celebrates the courage and dedication of these remarkable women.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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