With an Ambulance During the Franco-German War : Personal Experiences and Adventures with Both Armies, 1870-1871

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ryan, Charles Edward

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"With an Ambulance During the Franco-German War" by Charles Edward Ryan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and adventures as a medical volunteer during the Franco-German War of 1870-1871. Through his narrative, Ryan provides insight into the challenges faced by both armies and the devastating impact of war on soldiers and civilians alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for Ryan's journey from Dublin to Paris, reflecting his deep desire to assist wounded French soldiers amid a war he fervently followed. He vividly describes the enthusiasm he felt as he prepared to leave his home, driven by compassion for those suffering on the battlefield. As he navigates the unfamiliar terrain of foreign cities, he encounters both excitement and obstacles in his quest to join an ambulance unit. The chapter captures the spirit of a young man determined to aid in humanitarian efforts during one of history's most tumultuous periods, hinting at the harrowing experiences and realities that await him on the front lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-12-22