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Under The Red Crescent: Adventures Of An English Surgeon With The Turkish Army At Plevna And Erzeroum, 1877-1878 (1897)

Under The Red Crescent: Adventures Of An English Surgeon With The Turkish Army At Plevna And Erzeroum, 1877-1878 (1897)

Ryan, Charles Snodgrass
Sandes, John

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Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesEastern European History

ISBN10: 1164427601
ISBN13: 9781164427605
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Under The Red Crescent: Adventures Of An English Surgeon With The Turkish Army At Plevna And Erzeroum, 1877-1878 is a memoir written by Charles Snodgrass Ryan, an English surgeon who served with the Turkish army during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. The book details Ryan's experiences as a medical officer, treating wounded soldiers and civilians in the cities of Plevna and Erzeroum. Ryan's memoir provides a unique perspective on the war, as he was able to witness the conflict from the front lines and interact with soldiers and civilians from both sides of the conflict. He describes the harsh conditions faced by the Turkish army, including shortages of food, medicine, and supplies. He also recounts the bravery and resilience of the soldiers and civilians he encountered, as well as the horrors of war, including the devastating effects of artillery fire and the spread of disease.The book is an engaging and informative account of a little-known conflict that had far-reaching consequences for the region. It offers a first-hand glimpse into the experiences of a medical officer during wartime and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who worked to save lives amidst the chaos of battle. Overall, Under The Red Crescent is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insight into the Russo-Turkish War and the role of medical professionals in times of conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a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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