Angels of mercy - Foreign women in the Anglo-Boer War (Hardcover)

After the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, hundreds of women left their countries for South Africa, some in search of adventure, others with a genuine desire to help the victims of war. They came from all over the world – from Britain and its colonies, and from pro-Boer countries in Europe. But, whatever their origins, they all came to live and work under harsh conditions that were foreign to them. Angels of Mercy tells the story of twelve of these brave women. Hailing from England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, some worked as nurses on the frontline, while others came to teach Boer children in the concentration camps. Based on personal diaries and letters, as well as other wartime sources, this fascinating and inspiring book tells of their trials and tribulations as they dealt with the dangers of war, the extremes of the environment, and the sad eyes of the dying men under their care. Theirs are stories of compassion and courage.

General

Imprint:	Zebra Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	July 2013
Authors:	Chris Schoeman
Dimensions:	238 x 160 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket
Pages:	246
ISBN-13:	978-1-77022-499-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Humanities > History > African history > From 1900 > General Books > History > African history > From 1900 > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-77022-499-8
Barcode:	9781770224995

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