In Mesopotamia by Maurice Nicoll
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| Author | Nicoll, Maurice, 1884-1953 |
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| Title | In Mesopotamia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "In Mesopotamia" by Martin Swayne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of medical personnel and soldiers during the World War I campaign in Mesopotamia, with particular focus on their hardships and the conditions they faced in a foreign land. The book captures the atmosphere of the region, detailing the challenges of providing medical care under extreme heat and difficult circumstances." The opening of the work introduces readers to the scene at the mouth of the Persian Gulf as the narrator and his companions await orders upon their arrival in Mesopotamia. The descriptive prose vividly illustrates the featureless landscape and the imposing heat, offering glimpses of local characters such as the fishing Arabs and the various vessels involved in the war effort. As the group prepares to set up a hospital amidst the confusion and heat, the stage is set for the unfolding narrative of their arduous experiences with the sick and wounded during the campaign, revealing a mixture of camaraderie and the grim reality faced by those stationed in such a harsh environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Medicine -- History -- 20th century -- Mesopotamia |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey and the Near East -- Mesopotamia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24893 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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